concept   wedding
culture   Iran
statement   In Iran, traditional wedding ceremonies are elaborate and gender-segregated, symbolizing prosperity and fertility.

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1 marriage processions Iran Marked by joyful singing, hand drumming, and joyful ululations along the procession route 1
2 wedding Iran Serving rice at a wedding symbolizes prosperity and fertility 1
3 wedding Iran Weddings involve elaborate traditional ceremonies and may be arranged by the families 1
4 wedding Persian-speaking countries Lavish ceremonies with many traditional customs and rituals 1
5 wedding celebration Iran Gender-segregated celebrations with strict adherence to cultural and religious customs, such as recitation of traditional poetry and ornate henna designs. 1