A wedding with 8000 guests

Kurds are considered as moderate Muslims thus the less observation of Islamic rules. For example, Kurdish culture allows women to work outside their homes. Unlike other Muslims, Kurdish cultures have less restriction about women wearing the ‘hijab’ (covering). The Kurdish people also have unique wedding cultures admired by many people around the world. Kurdish Marriage Procedure Unlike Toronto weddings, three or four men and women who are of an older age visits the bride’s home before the ceremony, as dictated by the Kurdish wedding’s traditional culture. In the first day of visit, the visitors tell the bride’s parents the reasons for their visit. The purpose of this visit is to inform the girl’s parents about their interest in her to get married to one of their own. After explaining their motive, the girl’s parent may agree, or refuse to to give their daughter’s hand for marriage.