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Tama are a non-Arab, African ethnic group of people who live in eastern Chad and western Sudan. They speak Tama, a Nilo-Saharan language. The population is 200,000–300,000 people and they practice Islam. Many Tama are subsistence farmers who live in permanent settlements and some raise
The reception is usually a big celebration with food, drinks, music, and dance. In some communities, the bride will change into a different outfit, such as a red Sudanese dress or a white wedding gown. [10] The post-wedding rituals in Sudan are also significant. The first ritual is known as the Zaffa, which is held the day after the wedding.
This category includes various ethnic groups in Sudan.
The Sudanese jirtig tradition is primarily associated with wedding ceremonies and, to a lesser extent, with the circumcision of boys in Sudan. [4] [5] It is also practiced in some other social settings such as at the seventh month of pregnancy. [5] The jirtig ceremony is a traditional Sudanese custom similar to the Mehndi rassams in Pakistani ...
Due to the sheer size and diversity of Africa, wedding customs vary greatly not just between countries but between local communities. There is a growing trend among African communities where wedding ceremonies and marriage processes are blending traditional customs with modern practices.
The Meskwaki Nation, based near Tama, Iowa, was the first tribe in the U.S. to purchase land. Today, it balances modern amenities, ancient beliefs.
Kimr or Gimr is an ethnic group in West Darfur in Sudan and Chad. They speak Gimr, a dialect of Tama, a Nilo-Saharan language. The population of this ethnicity possibly is below 10,000. One 1996 source puts the population at over 50,000. [1]
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