Married life and family
In Rohingya culture, traditionally, parents prepare their child for marriage at an early age. Usually, men get married between the age of (20-24) whereas women are set to be eligible between age of (16-20). Early marriage is a common phenomenon in Rohingya culture. But now-a-days people are concerned regarding the issue.
Generally, after the marriage, the newly wed bride lives at her in-law’s place. Rohingyas have a tradition of family values. In a house, rooms are created in a way so that every son can live with his wife and children. Children would earn and bear the expenses jointly.
When the bride conceives, the parents of the bride have to send “hadi” for bride. “Hadi” means special food for the pregnant woman with gifts for the bridegroom. After the child is born, families celebrate by distributing sweets amongst families and neighbors. Usually, the newborn is welcomed at home by showring jewelry gifts made of gold. The child gets a Muslim name through “Aqiqah” an Islamic tradition for announcing name. Traditionally, Rohingya families are reluctant to take birth controls. They are also detached from the term “family planning.”
Women are engaged in household chores and looks after their children. Men are the earning source of a family. Polygamy is practiced by some Rohingyas to avoid extra marital affairs. But now-a-days there is no freedom of marriage amongst the Muslims of Arakan. The Myanmar Junta puts drastic restriction for the marriage of Rohingya people.
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