Yezidi weddings: inimitable and bright

Yezidis sometimes call themselves ezdi. According to the head of the Yezidis of the world, Mir Takhshin Said-bega, this ethnoconfessional group belongs to ethnic Kurds. The homeland of the Yezidis is the Iraqi province of Mosul, where they settled around the world after the First World War. Today they live in Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Russia.

A very beautiful and talented people carefully preserves their traditions. All the rites of the Ezdi are very spectacular, but, unquestionably, the most unique and colorful are the Yezidi weddings.

The decision on marriage is made by the parents of the young. Beshkertum is a tradition whereby even newborn children could be "conspired". Today, the most popular rite is the Shirani rite. According to him, the parents go to the bride's house with rich gifts to ask her parents for her hands. Redemption for the bride (Halim) today is no longer required.

A few weeks later, the groom's relatives visit the bride's house again and again give rich gifts.

The Yazidi wedding begins early in the morning at the groom's house. Close relatives, musicians, friends gather. Closer to noon, guests are sent to the bride's house, where they are already waiting for a small, but covered by all the rules table.

Yezidi weddings are an inseparable complex of fun and traditions, so the procession is moving along the street with songs, national music, dances. Women are high above the head (everyone is seen) carrying presents for the bride (Sany), accompanying them with singing of national melodies. Trays should be no less than five, they can only be round. On the first - an obligatory red shawl Haley and wedding attire.

On the other trays - sweets, wines, gifts. Yezidi weddings are always rich: they are prepared from the moment of the birth of the child and try to do everything so that they talk about the holiday for a long time.

When the groom's relatives try the treats that the bride's parents put up, they start dressing the bride. With ritual songs, under the national music, they first take off her clothes from the girl (incidentally inspecting her for lack of physical defects).

Then they put on the brought wedding attire. At this time, close girls give gifts to the groom and show his gifts to guests, her dowry. The pillow of the bride is supposed to be redeemed. The Yezidi weddings are continuing in the groom's house.

It is believed that from that moment the bride turns into the groom's family. To consolidate their union, the red Haley and the old shawl of the bride are tied together. The bride and groom go to celebrate with guests, and the dowry follows them with music.

Of course, this is not a complete description of the wedding rites of the Yezidis. There are rituals for brothers and parents.

It is difficult to observe customs, especially modern youth: there are too many subtleties to be aware of.

However, in many cities, professionals who know all the details of traditions are ready to help them. For example, Yezidi weddings in Tambov, Rostov-on-Don can be organized by wedding agencies or a toastmaster. They will also help to acquire everything that is necessary for a national marriage, find musicians, and pick up a room for a celebration.