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Henna for happy occasions
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Posted by Jewel on October 29, 1999 at 02:08:35:
In Reply to: Pathan Poetry 17th c., and foregoing henna when dumped... posted by Catherine Cartwright Jones on October 29, 1999 at 00:42:37:
In Asia, henna is mainly used to celebrate happy occasions - marriage, a girl's coming of age, Eid, the safe return from the holy pilgrimage in Mecca. I've read that a woman whose husband has just died is not allowed to wear henna (or other fanciful colours for that matter). She's supposed to look plain, dull and sombre to reflect her mourning. This poem reflected the poet's deep sadness for the loss of her love and she won't wear henna as if she was mourning. From this forum, I've read of people finding solace in decorating her/himself and others with henna in the light of a loved one's death or sickness. Personally, I'd do anything to help ease the sadness and despair of another, and if that includes healing mehndi, then so be it. It is very soothing to know that something so simple can actually give faith to others. To those who believe in the healing power of henna, MyST, whose aunt is ill right now, from long-distance, I'm doing mehndi for her. I wish your family all the best !!! Peace ~Jewel~
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