I accompanied Ruth to the celebration of this young lady today. Ruth said these parties started as a way for a family to let their relatives and friends know that their daughter was ready to marry. Even when the law set a minimum age for girls to be able to marry at 18, the traditional celebration was continued when a daughter "matured". It is a very interesting custom. The girls have beautiful flowers in their hair and have their hands decorated with henna. They are set up on a stage in one of the "thrones" I'm becoming accustomed to seeing at these events. I was asked to share a few words before Ruth spoke. Ruth prayed for the girl and then we had a wonderful lunch before heading home. The young lady was about to change when we were leaving and I'm not sure what other festivities the day held for her.
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