#egyptian weddings

Amid the drumbeats and celebratory chants of a zaffa, which means a procession or march in Arabic, a couple’s journey into marriage begins with spectacle. The zaffa, a traditional wedding procession deeply rooted in Middle Eastern culture, particularly in countries like Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine, holds a special place in Egyptian wedding ceremonies. It symbolizes the grand entrance of the bridal party and the union of two individuals with music, dance, and cultural symbolism. A Procession of Joy and…