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Wedding traditions of Gaza

A coastal city whose weddings gathered the whole neighbourhood in song, dance and gifts of gold.

Palestinian weddings in Gaza traditionally involve a henna night, a zaffe and a large gathering of relatives. Tatreez, cross-stitch embroidery, is often seen on the bride's dress. Since the war that began in late 2023 the city has been devastated and weddings have been small, interrupted or held in shelters.

A wedding here

In peacetime the groom brings his family to formally ask for the bride, a contract is signed, and the henna night is held at the bride's house. Women ululate and sing the old songs, and the bride wears an embroidered dress. Mass weddings organised by charities have helped couples who could not afford one.

Now

Reports since 2023 describe weddings in tents and damaged houses, with brides wearing borrowed dresses. The situation is changing fast, so current conditions should be checked with recent reports.

Wedding customs of Gaza

DabkeThe line dance.

Also part of it, and being written: Palestinian wedding customs (The regional wedding.), Tatreez (Palestinian embroidery.), Zaffe (The procession.).

A wedding trail idea for Gaza

  1. Omari Mosque The oldest mosque in Gaza City, before the war.
  2. Gold shops in the old city Where families bought the bridal gold.
  3. Gaza seafront A traditional place to walk after the wedding.
About this page

Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.

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StageFinding a matchEngagement and betrothalThe weeks beforeThe eveProcession and arrivalThe ceremonyThe wedding feastReception, dance and giftsAfter the wedding

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