![]() The Persian customs and traditions related to virginity are also vanishing. However, it’s becoming less and less insignificant among the youth of the new generation. Virginity before marriage is very important to Iranian people because Iran is a strictly religious country. It represents happiness and good luck in Persian culture. ![]() Ancient Persian people believed henna was from heaven. During the ceremony, a little henna is put on the bride’s hands (and sometimes, the groom’s, too). Hana Bandan, among Persian customs and traditions, is somehow like a bachelorette party which is held in the bride’s parents’ house. Hanna Bandan is the ceremony which is held on the last night before the bride goes to her own house. The couple put a little honey in each other’s mouths (usually with their fingers) to start their life with sweetness in their mouth, for they know the bitterness of the hardships await behind the turns of the road. There is also a bowl of honey on the table. Fire on the sides represents the force of life, the strength to overcome darkness, and the hope to which they stick along their journey. The groom and the bride can see themselves with their families around them in the mirror, which makes their hearts happy and full of hope. Water is, in fact, the mirror of nature.Ī mirror on the wedlock table with two candlesticks on either side communicates so many meanings. ![]() In water, there is always the reflection of nature, the reflection of life. It symbolizes light, hope, and the passage of life. Water is no less significant in Persian culture. The fire also symbolizes eternity and the dominance of God over Evil in the end, for light penetrates the darkness and eliminates it. Fire symbolizes the vitality of life and the everlasting battle of the Good and Evil. ![]() In fact, it is the most significant symbol among Zoroastrians. It is a sacred element in the Zoroastrian religion. Fire is the most ancient significant symbol of Persian culture. – Ayne Shamdan (mirrors and candlesticks)īefore getting into why mirrors and candlesticks are so important in the wedlock ceremony, let’s talk a bit about the significance of fire and water in Persian culture. The most import one of these items is a mirror and a pair of candlesticks. On this table, there are several items, all of which with cultural and/or religious significance. In Persian customs and traditions, an inseparable part of this celebration is the table of the wedding (Sofreh Aghd), which is somehow similar to the centerpiece in western weddings. Wedlock (Aghd) is usually performed in the form of a celebration. But the second one is needed to keep on with all the legal procedures. After the first one, however, the happy couple can start living together. In Iran, these two are equally important. The two are usually performed at the same time. The other one is a registration for the state. The first one is a religious registration which is a ceremonial act performed by a member of the clergy. As it is the case in many countries, marriage has a two-fold registration in Iran. Wedlock is the official registration of the marriage. However, between Khastegari and Aghd, there are a few unofficial traditions that vary among families. The next official stage is called Aghd (Wedlock). If things go well, and the two parties (parents) give their consent to the marriage, the happy couple goes to the next stage. This gathering of the families is known as Khastegari (marriage proposal) in Persian. Almost always the boy’s parents will go to the girl’s parents’ to get acquainted. It has become like this in the past few years because Iran is slowly undergoing some cultural change, but for a long, long time, it wasn’t the case. In Persian customs and traditions, the marriage proposal is not a personal performance where you can just go on your knees and ask for your beloved’s hand. But like all the other parts of the world, everything starts with a proposal! – Khastegari (marriage proposal) Iranian marriage traditions go back more than two millennia. Marriage traditions are unique to each and every culture around the world and Iran is no exception. You can see this as a brief Iran travel guide before you actually start your travel. In this article, we’re going to talk about Persian customs and traditions. This is no wonder because Iran has always welcomed people from all cultures. It’s really, really ancient (like, more than three thousand years old!), and many other cultures contributed to its richness over the course of history. Persian culture is really interesting because of two things. Overview of Persian Customs and Traditions
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