After the purification, the next ceremony the bride participates in is the “Hennaya”. This is when a professional Moroccan Henna Artist, draws symbolic motifs on the hands and feet of the bride, her friends and relatives, with Henna. Henna is a plant which produces natural dyes that are used for body painting. Henna is considered…
Two days before the wedding, the bride undergoes some form of purification by going to a sauna with her female friends and relatives. This is called the “Hammam” day. The has her hair washed with a type of clay called ghassoul while her body is scrubbed, massaged, perfumed, and waxed. The Hammam is an important…
A Moroccan wedding is a collection of ceremonies that showcase the clothing, art, music and cuisine of Morocco. These ceremonies can last from 3 to 7days. Parr of these ceremonies include a party being thrown in the bride’s home, the groom’s home and then a couple’s party.
After the formal marriage commitment, the man usually gives gifts (the H’dia) to his bride. These are the popular gifts given: Sugar: signifies a happy life Milk : signifies purity Dates Water Orange flower Henna Engagement ring Jewelry Fabric Caftans Shoes Handbags Perfume These gifts are usually presented in a large flat silver colored container…
1. The Moroccan marriage usually begins without any “ceremony” attached. The bride and groom sign the marriage contract in the presence of witnesses from the bride and groom’s side. This paperwork continues in the mosque, where they sign more papers in the presence of the Imam (Cleric). Formally and legally, the bride and groom are…
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Edo/Benin Traditional Wedding – All Stages First Visit The groom visits the bride’s family to make his intentions known. He may go alone or choose to go on this visit with one or two of his friends, and also take a gift along (though not compulsory, but advisable). During this visit, the girl’s father engages…
Is this guy cutting his hand????
The Ofala Festival is a three day annual festival that takes place every October in the city of Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. The significance of the festival is that the people of Anambra come together to celebrate the Obi (king/Igwe) and thank God for preserving life. The festival is marked with singing, dancing and other…
