SAUDI MARITAL

PRACTICES https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/saudi-arabian-culture/saudi-arabian-culture-familyhttps:
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https://www.my.gov.sar

Jhonard, Carl, Zackery

Polygamy
Polygamy is legal in Saudi Arabai
whereby a man may have up to
four wives
But a man is only allowed to take
multiple wives if he can meet
certain conditions nder shari'a low

OTHER NATIONALITIES
This service allows the Saudi male
to request permission for
marrying a non-Saudi female
born outside Saudi Arabia

WEDDINGS
Weddings in Saudi Arabia are,
culturally, a big deal. There is no
religious ceremony. Instead, the
celebration is a combination of a
fashion show and a bachelorette
party.

4. KATB EL-KITAB
The “katb el-kitab,” or marriage
contract/registration, is the official marriage
ceremony and also takes place at the time of the
dowry agreement. The imam gives a short speech
on how husbands and wives should honor each
other and the religious implications of marriage.
The legal documents are filled out, signed, and
witnessed, marking the official marriage of the
couple.

5. ARRANGED MARRIGES
In some Arab families, its seen as a apeents right
and duty to decide who their daughters will
marry. And if those daughters dont see a life for
themselves with the husband chosen for them, it
can be thoug to get out of the arranged
marraiage - a proccess steeped in tradition

6. GHUMRA
THIS IS A TRADITIONAL HENNA PARTY FOR THE BRIDE
AND ALL OF THE WOMEN HER FAMILY ALONG WITH
HER FRIENDS. THIS AGE OLD TRADITION WAS
USUALLY A SMALL EVENT OBSERVED ONLY BY CLOSE
FAMILY AND FRIENDS, HOWEVER, NOWADAYS THIS
EVENT IS AN EXTRAVAGANT AFFAIR AKIN TO A
BACHELORETTE PARTY, WITH BEAUTIFULLY
DECORATED VENUES, MUSIC, AND STUNNING
OUTFITS.