The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ARABIC MARRIAGE CUSTOM

IN AN ARABIC MARRIAGE WHEN THE COUPLE IS ABOUT TO GO
ON THEIR HONEYMOON, THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE GIVES HER
A WHITE HANDKERCHIEF. IF THE BRIDE COMES BACK A VIRGIN
SHE GIVES THE HANDKERCHIEF BACK TO HER MOTHER.

Submitter comment: SHE SAID HER FAMILY USED TO PRACTICE THIS TRADITION.

Where learned: Grandmother

Date learned: 00-00-1976 ; 11-00-1987