Did 7-days weddings really last 7 days?

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Did 7-days weddings really last 7 days or was it just called than and the days after they were just family visists but no party?

ChatGPT tells me the following:

- Hammam Day (usually Day 1): The bride spends the day in a communal bathhouse, pampered with clay scrubs, perfumed oils, and laughter from female relatives—preparing her for marriage.

Henna Night (Day 2): Held at the bride’s home, this women-only event features henna designs symbolizing fertility, protection, and luck—complete with singing, dancing, and green caftans for the bride.

Wedding Party: The bride makes a grand entrance in the Amariya, carried on a decorative platform to the beat of Ghaita (Moroccan oboe) and tbel drums. The Negaafa manages multiple outfit changes—often up to seven caftans like the Takshita—while guests feast, dance, and celebrate.

Post-Wedding Visits: In the following days, the couple visits extended family and friends, sharing meals, sweets, and community blessings in a practice known as Ayyam al‑Frah (Days of Joy).

Is this accurate?

Posted Aug 4, 2025, 4:30 PM UTC

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