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Barat (also known as Baraat) is a grand procession and celebration that takes place during a traditional Muslim wedding, particularly in South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures. Here's a description of the Barat ceremony:
Purpose: Barat is a joyous and festive procession that marks the groom's arrival at the wedding venue, accompanied by his family, friends, and relatives, to marry his bride.
Procedure:
1. Preparation: The groom's family and friends prepare for the Barat by decorating the wedding venue, cars, and horses (if used).
2. Groom's Preparation: The groom dresses in his wedding attire, often a traditional Sherwani or Kurta, and is adorned with a Sehra (a decorative headpiece).
3. Procession Begins: The Barat procession starts from the groom's residence or a designated location, led by a band or musicians playing traditional wedding music.
4. Groom's Arrival: The groom, accompanied by his friends and relatives, arrives at the wedding venue in a decorated car or on horseback, symbolizing his arrival to marry his bride.
5. Welcoming the Groom: The bride's family welcomes the groom and his entourage with traditional rituals, such as applying a Tilak (a vermilion mark) on the groom's forehead.
6. Milni Ceremony: The groom's relatives meet and greet the bride's relatives, exchanging gifts and blessings.
7. Nikah Ceremony: The Barat procession is followed by the Nikah (wedding ceremony), where the bride and groom are officially married in the presence of an Imam or Maulvi.
Significance: Barat represents the groom's formal arrival to marry his bride, marking the beginning of their new life together. It's a time for celebration, music, and merriment, symbolizing the union of two families.
8 авг 2024
