Jordanian Wedding Traditions

Traditions in

Jordanian weddings

Asking Parents’ Permission (Tulba)

The

tulba

 is the event in which the groom

officially asks the

bride’s parents

 for their permission to marry their daughter.

Visiting the Bride’s Home (Jaha)

Following the

tulba

there comes a

second round of visiting

the bride’s home

 to seek permission. This time with the

extended family (and sometimes close friends).

Engagement

In Jordanian culture, it’s still very customary to have a

formal

engagement

. The engagement follows the

jaha

 and usually

takes place in the form of a

small party

Henna Night

Henna night is a gathering that usually takes place

at the bride’s

home the night before the wedding

. During this event,

women

from both the bride’s and groom’s families

 gather to celebrate.

Zaffa

Zaffa

 is a

wedding parade with drums and bagpipes

 carried

out by professional musicians.

here will be

dabke

dancers

or

belly dancers

 to welcome the newly weds into the

venue.

Congratulations

Links

Zaffa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj2

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Henna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH

WLBWBiwAg

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Jordanian weddings are rich in cultural traditions, starting with the groom asking the bride's parents for permission (Tulba) followed by visiting the bride's home (Jaha) with extended family. A formal engagement typically precedes the celebratory Henna Night and the festive Zaffa, where professional musicians and dancers welcome the newlyweds. These customs highlight the significance of family and community in Jordanian wedding celebrations.

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Traditions in Jordanian weddings

Asking Parents Permission (Tulba) The tulba is the event in which the groom officially asks the bride s parents for their permission to marry their daughter.

Visiting the Brides Home (Jaha) Following the tulba, there comes a second round of visiting the bride s home to seek permission. This time with the extended family (and sometimes close friends).

Engagement In Jordanian culture, it s still very customary to have a formal engagement. The engagement follows the jaha and usually takes place in the form of a small party.

Henna Night Henna night is a gathering that usually takes place at the bride s home the night before the wedding. During this event, women from both the bride s and groom s families gather to celebrate.

Zaffa Zaffa is a wedding parade with drums and bagpipes carried out by professional musicians. There will be dabke dancers or belly dancers to welcome the newly weds into the venue.