The Beautiful And Intriguing Traditions In Arab Weddings

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Traditional wedding ceremonies in many cultures look and feel remarkably different from one another. Many Westerners have preconceived notions about traditional Middle Eastern dating and wedding customs based on a litany of tired stereotypes. The traditions of Arab marriages have changed greatly during the last century. Arab marriages are elaborate celebrations with deep roots in tradition. Culture and religion in the Levant, which includes Lebanon, Palestine, and Morocco, have many common customs despite regional differences. Here are some typical Arab wedding customs! Tolbe In the tolbe or tulba, the prospective bridegroom formally asks the bride's parents for their blessing before the wedding. Those in attendance will say the opening prayer from the Holy Quran, known as "Surah Al-Fatiha," if the families give their approval. After that, the two families sit down together to enjoy a joint gift of tea, coffee,
Traditional wedding ceremonies in many cultures look and feel remarkably different from one another. Many Westerners have preconceived notions about traditional Middle Eastern dating and