Daq Al-Harees definition
Daq Al-Harees occasion, means grinding wheat. This occasion is celebrated while preparing for Ramadan. The family buys large amount of wheat, and then invites a group of women skilled in grinding wheat. They grind the wheat while performing, accompanied by women musicians. Preparing for marriage, all the family, relatives and neighbors share in the wedding preparations. For example, wealthy neighbor may lend the bride and her family pieces of jewelry. Another neighbor may provide carpets, pieces of furniture or decorations. Sometimes, the bed for the brideʼs room may be given as a gift. Other neighbors help in cooking or in paying the musician fees. Religious occasions, these holidays maintained its importance, and people reverently await them. Celebration of religious occasions differed today. On religious holidays, stores and institutions close their doors. Families and friends exchange visits.