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Traditional marriage in Hausa culture
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A majority of Nigeria's population are Hausa. They are predominantly Muslim, but some are Christians.[1] They speak the Hausa language, although different tribes speak different dialects. Hausa traditional marriage is not as expensive as other forms of marriage in Nigeria.[2] Hausa traditional marriage is based on Islamic or Sharia law.[3]
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Ethnicity | Hausa |
Location | Northern Nigeria |
Language | Hausa Language |
Religion | Muslim Christian |
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In this tradition, a man seeks his parents' consent when he finds a woman he intends to marry.[citation needed] After the parents have given their consent, the other marital rites follow suit. These stages include Na Gani Ina so, Sadaki, the wedding or Daura Aure/Shafa Fatiha, and Kai Amariya.[further explanation needed]