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Virginity is a matter of life or death for Arab brides
Waiting for her turn with the gynaecologist in the Moroccan capital of Rabat, Nawal wanted to fix one last thing to ensure a perfect marriage of convenience. With the 2 500 dirham (R2 100) she borrowed, she will undergo a surgical procedure that she hopes will convince her new husband she is still a virgin. "My cousin asked to marry me believing I'm a virgin. I accepted because I need a husband. So we'll both get what we want," said the 26-year-old textile worker. The minor operation consists of hooking biodegradable suture clips on the hymen to provoke bleeding during the first sexual intercourse on the wedding night. Seeing blood then is crucial and can be a matter of life or death for the bride in an Arab country. Nawal's family wants the big event to include the traditional Sabah ceremony, when relatives parade in the streets with the bride's blood-stained undergarment as proof of her chastity before marriage. "They'll get the blood they want," Nawal said.Posted by: TS(vice girl) 2004-10-07 |
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