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Arab Wedding

A Look on Jordan’s Royal Wedding

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II married Rajwa Al Saif, daughter of a prominent Saudi family, on June 1, 2023. This prestigious celebration was attended by royals and VIPS from around the world, including Britain’s Prince William, his wife Kate, and US First Lady Jill Biden. … Continued

Traditional Wedding Dresses of the Maghreb Region

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America contributing writer Weddings are of profound significance in Arab culture. The details involved in planning and executing an Arab wedding are meticulous and can be overwhelming. From the gold, to the invite list, to the food, to the venue – there are a lot of decisions to be made! … Continued

Nukoot in Arab Weddings

BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Weddings have always been lavish and marvelous and are always full of traditions and customs, which may differ from one region to another. One of those traditions is the Nukoot. Nukoot is a sum of money offered to the groom or bride individually by his/ her … Continued

The Arab Version of the Marriage Proposal

BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Western marriage proposals have always been somewhat simple. A guy asks the girl’s father for her hand out of respect, and after he gets the approval, he will buy a ring, plan a romantic proposal, get on one leg and ask her to marry him. However, Eastern … Continued

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