Marriage Ceremonies In Morocco

First published in 1914, this title was the first comparative study of the marriage ceremonies in different parts of Morocco. Westermarck considers how ceremonial customs and rituals differ across social and cultural groups throughout the country and discusses their possible roots. Based on extensive primary research, visiting many of the tribes and places mentioned in the book, this is a really fascinating title of great value to students of sociology and cultural anthropology with an interest in the foundations of the marriage ceremony.

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER X SUMMARY AND EXPLANATIONS We have noticed a great variety of superstitious beliefs and practices connected with Moorish marriages. Sometimes divination is resorted to by the young man's mother in choosing a suitable wife for her son.1 Sometimes the girl prevents a betrothal which she finds objectionable by making use of bad and ominous words or by behaving like a woman at a funeral.2 The transference of conditional curses by means of 'tfr-sacrifices is a common method of bringing about a betrothment;s and even when no such sacrifice is made it is considered bad if the girl's father or parents persist in refusing a proposal.4 In some Berber tribes the fear of l-ar has led to a custom which makes it possible for a married woman to run away from her husband and, by taking refuge in another man's dwelling, compel the latter to marry her.6 The wheat which is to be used for the wedding, and which has been cleaned in the bridegroom's house, must not be taken to other houses to be ground; for it would be bad to do at a wedding what is regularly done at a funeral 1--a feeling which also prevents honey being served at a wedding.2 On the other hand, it is supposed to bring good luck if the bachelors who are present on the occasion when the wheat is cleaned and ground now and then take part in the grinding and singing.8 A superstitious importance is attached to the grit which has been removed from the wheat; it is put in a clean place so as not to be defiled,4 or it is thrown on the floor of the bridegroom's dwelling in order that the wedding shall be attended by many guests,5 or the bridegroom casts it together with dried fruit on the bride when she approaches the door of his house,6 or it is disposed of in some other manner still to be...

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Dessing examined the effects of migration on the lifecycle rituals of Moroccan, Turkish and Surinamese Muslims in the Netherlands. She explores how Islamic rituals marking birth, circumcision, marriage, and death have responded and accomodated to the Dutch legal and social context.

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Marriage customs of Morocco.

This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture. This second edition of Marriage Customs of the World examines historical context, social significance, and current trends and controversies of matrimony in the Western world as well as other cultures. Apart from detailing the ceremonies from specific countries, the book identifies specific elements of the wedding event and discusses them in a comparative manner, showcasing the similarities across cultures. The new content in this work includes additional information on courtship and how future spouses are found in other cultures; marriage in art, cinema, theater, and poetry; wedding bands; forced marriages and shotgun weddings; New Year's weddings; legislation regarding marriage; and engagement practices. Entries carried over from the first edition have been revised and updated as well. With its broad scope and consideration of contemporary issues alongside historical information, this work will be ideal for high school and undergraduate students; scholars of anthropology, social studies, and history; and general readers.