Somali marriages are a fascinating blend of Islamic and indigenous traditions. Whether you agree or disagree with some of Somalia’s more unusual marriage customs, the combination is intriguing and the presence of Sharia law remains strong. How are Somali marriages arranged? At what age can one become engaged? What is the most typical form of dowry and what happens in the event that one of the partners has a change of heart or passes away before or during a marriage? Read on to find out...
AbdikareemNW9 Male, 27 (recently online)
Family origin: Somalian-Kenyan
Religion: Muslim (Sunni)
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