marriage in afghanistan by: jade schilling 2 nd block
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MARRIAGE IN AFGHANISTAN
By: Jade Schilling
2nd Block
Wedding lasts from around 6:00pm-11:00pm Guests sit at tables
• Bride’s guests on right side
• Groom’s guests on left side
Throne-like chairs in front for couple
Arranged marriage Ceremony is sometimes
the first time the bride and groom meet
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/afghanistan/Afghan-Wedding-Traditions/4909
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For bride:• Age (can’t marry until
16)
• Physical appearance
• Character
• Family background
For groom:• Age
• Physical appearance
• Education
• Ability to support wife
• Reputation
• Character
• Family background
SPOUSE CRITERIA
**can marry first cousin, if there is a suitable one**
http://www.muslim-marriage-guide.com/afghan-marriage-traditions.html
• First, letter is sent from male’s parents to a
member of the female’s family
• (to be)Groom’s father and elders go to (to be)
bride’s house• They bring gifts for to-
be-bride• Groom’s father (or
respected man from groom side) tells of their purpose and
demand• Elder man from bride’s
side receives the demand
ENGAGEMENT
http://awwproject.org/2010/05/a-family-matter-part-i/
http://www.onislam.net/english/culture-and-entertainment/traditions/411646-afghan-muslim-wedding.html
Amount of time between the engagement and the wedding ceremony depends on
financial ability of groom’s family Groom (or groom’s family) provides:
• House
• Dowry (wedding gifts/payment)
• Expenses of wedding ceremony
• Gifts for bride
BEFORE THE WEDDING
http://www.onislam.net/english/culture-and-entertainment/traditions/411646-afghan-muslim-wedding.html
Henna
• First put on bride-to-be (by groom)
• Groom then leaves
• Henna is then put on the rest of the girls who are not
married
Lunch
• kind of like the equivalent of a rehearsal dinner in
America
• Large group of people
• Many gifts are brought to the groom and bride
Bride’s House Groom’s House
BEFORE THE WEDDING
http://www.onislam.net/english/culture-and-entertainment/special-coverage/454711-wedding-traditions-in-muslim-communities-special.html
http://www.onislam.net/english/culture-and-entertainment/traditions/411646-afghan-muslim-wedding.html
Marriage Ceremony
• After the lunch, elders start going to the bride’s house
• Soon after, everyone follows
• Groom arrives on a decorated horse
• Musicians play tambourines
http://www.nerdygaga.com/3723/wedding-traditions-and-meanings/
http://culturalembrace.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html
http://www.onislam.net/english/culture-and-entertainment/traditions/411646-afghan-muslim-wedding.htmlhttp://islam.about.com/od/marriage/p/wed_afghan.htm
Marriage Ceremony
• Once everyone is there, a marriage speech is given
• Guests dance to the music• Mullah (holy man) is the one who marries the
couple• Couple sit on a sofa• Couple has shawl placed over their heads and
they hold a mirror• Tradition is called ““mirror and Qur’an.”http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/afghanistan/Afghan-Wedding-Traditions/4909 http://islam.about.com/od/marriage/p/wed_afghan.htm
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Marriage Ceremony• The wedding cake is first cut
and tasted by the newly married couple
• It is then given out to the guests
• Guests dance for a while• They dance the national dance
of the Afghans, the Attan• People congratulate the
couple on their marriagehttp://finechinagirl.com/2009/07/05/cake-boss-carlos-bakery-hoboken/
http://www.afghan4life.com/afghan-girl-very-nice-mast-mily/attan-dance-2012-afghan-wedding-attan-dance-2012-video_584f2dde1.html
http://www.onislam.net/english/culture-and-entertainment/traditions/411646-afghan-muslim-wedding.htmlhttp://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/afghanistan/Afghan-Wedding-Traditions/4909http://islam.about.com/od/marriage/p/wed_afghan.htm
Bride and Groom go to new home When bride arrives, an animal (sheep or
goat) is sacrificed for Allah Bride hammers nail into door because it
is a good omen for the marriage A few days later (either 3 or 7) relatives
and friends bring gifts for bride
AFTER THE CEREMONY
http://www.onislam.net/english/culture-and-entertainment/traditions/411646-afghan-muslim-wedding.htmlhttp://islam.about.com/od/marriage/p/wed_afghan.htm
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