Not toilet for three days, mother-in-law will be present during first night, know about strange marriage customs

Thursday 18 July 2024 6:38 PM IST

Different countries have different customs and ceremonies related to marriage. African tribes are the ones most people look at with curiosity and wonder. African tribes have different wedding rituals. Many people have been surprised by the unique ritual practiced by such an African tribe.

It is customary for married couples to spend the first night with the bride's mother. If the bride's mother is able to attend the ceremony, the presence of an elder woman in the family is required in the couple's room. This section also gives a precise explanation of the reason behind this. The explanation of this section is that the bride's mother is supposed to tell the couple how to proceed with their married life happily during the night, hence the bride's mother should also be present in the room.

The mother will also give advice on what the bride should do on the first night. After spending the first night with the couple, the mother confirms that her daughter is happily married.

Strange wedding customs also exist in Indonesia. It is customary for married couples to stay together for up to three days without using the bathroom. This type of ritual is performed by the Tidong tribe in Indonesia. People here believe that only those who pass this test will have a long-term marriage. People believe that if they fail in this, their married life will not last long.

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