Wedding traditions of Muscat
The capital of Oman, where men dance the razha with swords and the khanjar dagger is worn by the groom.
Omani weddings are celebrated in a series of gatherings. The razha is a dance with swords or sticks, performed by men to drum and verse. The groom wears a dishdasha, a turban or kumma, and the curved khanjar.
A wedding here
The bride's henna party is a women's evening, with Omani henna patterns and songs. The mahr is paid and the contract is read. A big feast of shuwa, meat slow-cooked in an underground oven, is a traditional treat at the wedding meal in some families.
Law and change
A royal decree sets a minimum age of 18 and allows courts to grant exceptions. Government support encourages mass weddings to reduce cost.
Wedding customs of Muscat
Also part of it, and being written: Razha (The Omani dance.), Khanjar (The curved dagger.), Shuwa (The festive dish.), Halwa (The Omani sweet.).
A wedding trail idea for Muscat
- Mutrah Souq The old market.
- Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque The state mosque.
- Al Alam Palace The royal palace.
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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