kurdish culture
Kurdish culture has distinctive features that are very different from the features of Toronto. Kurdish traditions are similar to those of the Iranians. Some of these similarities include celebrating different occasions like weddings. Also, both cultures celebrate Nawroz, which is their New Year celebration. Nawroz is celebrated on the twenty-first of March. Kurds are considered moderate Muslims, hence the least observance of Islamic rules. For example, the Kurdish culture allows women to work outside their homes. Unlike other Muslims, Kurdish cultures have fewer restrictions on the wearing of the hijab by women. Kurds also have unique wedding cultures that are admired by many people around the world.
Kurdish marriage procedure
Unlike weddings in Toronto, three or four elderly men and women visit the brides’ home before the ceremony, as traditional Kurdish wedding culture dictates. On the first day of the visit, the visitors explain to the bride’s parents the reasons for their visit. The purpose of this visit is to inform the girl’s parents of her interest in her marrying one of their own. After explaining her motive, the girl’s father can agree or refuse to give her daughter in marriage.
When the girl’s parents show some interest, the guests ask for some water. The girl’s parents ask her to serve the guests water. The purpose of this act is to give guests the opportunity to see the height, character and appearance of the girl. According to traditional Kurdish wedding culture, the girl is supposed to stay there until the guest finishes drinking water. If the guests are impressed with the girl, they arrange a second visit. On the second visit, the guest accompanies the man with the intention of marrying the girl.
The older guests introduce the man to the girl and her parents. This gives the young woman and young man a chance to interact and get to know each other. According to traditional Kurdish wedding culture, the ceremony begins only when the man is pleased with the girl and agrees to marry her. When this happens, the elderly guests request the girl’s parents to give her daughter in marriage. When both the girl and the young man are happy and satisfied, the wedding ceremony is prepared. Unlike Toronto weddings, this wedding is prepared on the same day.
royal wedding ceremony
Like Toronto weddings, Kurdish people celebrate during the unification of a man and a woman. During this ceremony, there is music performance performed by traditional musicians. According to Kurdish culture, there are three categories of musical performance. This includes storytellers, minstrels, and bards. Most of the songs performed are meant to cement love between lovers. Some songs have an epic characteristic because they celebrate the bride and groom as heroes and winners. According to the Kurdish culture, the musical performance starts one day before the wedding.
On the actual day, just like in Toronto, the groom puts a ring on the bride’s finger while the audience celebrates the occasion with song and dance. While the singing and dancing takes place, the young man’s relatives offer gifts and presents to the girl’s parents. This serves as a sign of thanks. According to traditional Kurdish wedding culture, the ceremony ends after the presentation of the shara buke, which is a shawl, which is placed on the bride’s head. The shawl should have white, yellow and red colors. Two rings are placed on the bride’s finger. Following traditional Kurdish wedding culture, the main ring symbolizes engagement, while the second ring symbolizes the husband’s right to visit the bride’s home anytime she wishes.