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ARABIC MARRIAGE CUSTOM

THE OLDEST UNCLE OF THE BRIDE DECIDES HER HUSBAND AND THE
UNCLE OR FATHER OF THE GROOM GOES TO THE BRIDE'S HOUSE
AND ASKS HER UNCLE FOR PERMISSION FOR THE TWO OF THEM
TO BE MARRIED.

Submitter comment: SHE DOES NOT KNOW IF THIS IS STILL PRACTICED.

Where learned: WHILE VISITING RELATIVES

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage

Date learned: 00-00-1974 ; 11-00-1987

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