The Egyptian Wedding Ceremony

The Christian couples celebrate their marriage in a church, where rings are exchanged and read from the bible. The priest puts some holy oil on their forehead as a sort of blessing and protection. Muslims have another ceremony called “katb el ketab,” which can be performed at home or a mosque. This document includes the “el Mahr” and “el Mo’akhar,” which the girl receives in case of a divorce.

The Egyptian wedding starts with a Zafa, full of drummers, belly dancer, and sometimes a “Tanoura show,” taking place in the wedding hall.” After the Zafa, the groom waits for his bride to arrive with her father. Usually, the groom removes the bride’s veil and kisses her forehead, followed by ‘’zaghareet.” You don’t know a zaghrota? – Well, I can’t explain. You must be present to understand! There will be lots of music and instruments, including drums like ‘’Tabla.” After the “Zafa,” the bride and groom heads to the “Kosha, where they welcome their guests and take photographs with them.