Bahrain
Bahrain wedding traditions
Engagement parties or “melchas” in Bahrain can also be “henna” or “jelwa” events. They either substitute or are followed by wedding parties few months (or a couple of years) later.
Festivals of Bahrain
Festivals are the time of joy and celebration. People get together with their friends and family to enjoy the festivities and jubilations. Bahrain is an Islamic country with many Islamic festivals as well as national events dotting the whole year.
Manama is the capital of Bahrain
Juffair is the recently developed district of Manama, the capital of Kingdom of Bahrain. The majority of this part of Bahrain was submerged under the sea and it was only after 1970 that land reclamation started in the area. As a result of land reclamation, Juffair is now home to many posh villas, restaurants and hotels.