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Parent Category: Middle East

The wedding traditions around the world can be diverse and curious. And they always reflect the culture of a country, its historical and ethnic peculiarities. In the United Arab Emirates, there is an old wedding tradition that has almost vanished by now – applying a unique paste called “Mahleb” to the bride’s hair. But why did women do it and why this tradition is disappearing more and more each year? Let’s find out.