Loading ...13 Must-Have Memories from an Arab Wedding
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BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer
Indian couples are opening up their weddings to visitors from around the world. For a fee, people from other countries can travel to India to observe a traditional Indian wedding. Couples have begun doing this to cover the expenses of their weddings, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Included in the fee is participation in the three-day, colorful, and joyous event that has piqued interest from onlookers everywhere.
Could this revenue-generating idea be applied to Arab weddings? Maybe! Arab weddings are filled with fun activities, extravagance, and interesting traditions that can attract people from other cultures, too.
For a small price, you can witness the beauty and craziness that comes with Arab weddings! Here are 13 activities that come with the cost:
1. Suffer from zombie syndrome from a lack of sleep for 72 hours. These are three-day events so stock up on Red Bull beforehand!
2. Fear for your life as you’re hoisted onto a chair above everyone
3. Gain two pounds of belly fat, courtesy of the delicious Arab desserts found at every turn
4. Don’t miss the feeling of numb toes after wearing the highest heels possible for at least 18 hours
5. Included is a minimum of two pimples that you’ll get after wearing heavy make-up for three days straight
6. Learn how to dabke with Arabs who are sure to leave your hands sweaty and confused about the steps
7. Keep your head on your neck during the sword dancing
8. If you’re an unmarried woman, this is a special treat: Feel everyone’s eyes on you as you hold a candle and walk in a circle around the bride in the ceremony for single women
9. Wake up to find callouses on your hands from clapping with a circle of Arabs for hours
10. Have your eardrums blown out from the live band that’s scream-singing everyone’s favorite Arab songs
11. Partake in the race to greet every single person in the room before the end of each night. Don’t forget your chapstick because there will be a lot of cheek kissing!
12. Enjoy the smell of burnt hair, strong cologne, and Arab coffee every morning while the families get ready
13. Endure the struggle to wash henna globs off your palms after the sahra, the night before the wedding
**Offer includes free Advil from the headache you’re sure to receive after hosting ten loud relatives in your house for four nights.
Arab weddings might be an easy target for a few jokes, but the traditions are fun and keep the heritage alive!