Marriage: The men of the Hamediet marry from their villages, and the sons, in most cases, have their father choose their wife from within the family. He can marry his cousin (daughter of his paternal uncle or maternal uncle) and has no right to object or protest. This is a form of "raising the lineage," which is common among most Sudanese. In past years, one did not need to pursue women or abduct them. A man would see a girl who had gone out to farm, observe her, and then ask his family to propose to her for marriage. Marriage was simple and limited. The groom would buy a gift for the bride, or "tablah," which was also a simple gift: one dress, one pair of shoes, and one hookah. We find that the "futuwwah" or "qard" (a form of dancing to the rhythm of drums) or "far'a" on the water takes place. As for the men, they would put on a dress and divide into two opposing groups, performing movements and shapes resembling dance. The drumming, "far'a," and celebrations accompanying the... The "al-Nour" is exclusively for women and their... ...and the "Nudkalah" on his body. The groom is in his father-in-law's house during this period. On these days, the groom's mother comes to see her daughter's condition and takes his shirt (removes it). If the oil does not run from the shirt and fall to the ground, she will be greatly distressed. She threatens the bride's mother with woe and ruin. Besides the oil, wiping, and rubbing, the groom is brought "al-Nasila," a food prepared from dates, raisins, and corn kernels that have been exposed to water to soften and swell. As for the wedding celebration day or the "play," the "Malik" (owner of the drum) arrives. He beats the drum with... and... Then the dancing begins, a competition between the girls. One of them gets up and enters the dancing arena. If a young man sees her and is impressed, he gives money to the "Malik" of the drum. If a girl enters the dancing arena and no young man places money for her with the "Malik"...

We have written the word "groom" this way, and it is not for the reader to assume that "groom" is said for a man and a woman. - 63 -- 62 -"Oh daughter of Talla, oh Khawla, And your son's children are the 'Sulah,' no strength, no power." And it is also said: "Oh daughter of Talla, oh Khawla, And your son's children are the 'Sulah,' no strength, no power." And it is also said: "From the one who... he will be... " And it is also said: "The price has increased, And our fighting groom is... "