Henna ceremony

Wedding henna

The henna ceremony, henna night (Arabic: ليلة الحناء) or mehndi night, also henna party, mehndi party is an element of wedding ceremony in many cultures influenced by the Arabic culture. Details vary, but its common, defining ritual is decorating bride's arms and feet with artwork using henna (known as "mehndi" in Indian subcontinent). The name "henna night" refers to the fact that in most cultures it happens at the last night before the wedding day.[1][2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Henna Night
  2. ^ What is a Henna Night?
  3. ^ The Tradition of Henna Night in the Hadrami Arab Community in Jakarta
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