The most unusual thing about weddings in Tajikistan is that brides do not like gold, which contrasts with the trend in many other parts of the Islamic world. If the bride gets any gold, this is usually limited to no more than a ring. The selection and engagement processes are also fascinating. The groom determines the house he wants to marry from. He goes with his mother to see his potential wife, to meet her and talk to her in front of her family. If he seems to like her, he usually recites a short speech memorized by all young men in the country. It begins with "You have to be a righteous wife. You fast, you pray, you know how to cook and how to take care of your house…"http://www.viewimages.com/Search.aspx?mid=71996373&epmid=1&partner=Google
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