Zaffa

Zaffa

In Egyptian culture, the "zaffa" ( _ar. زفـّـة), or wedding march, is a musical procession of bendir drums, bagpipes, horns, belly dancers and men carrying flaming swords. This announces that the marriage is about to begin. This is an ancient tradition, possibly predating Muhammad.

ee also

* Zapin

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