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Wonders of Damascus Veils and Marriage Customs Explored
In Damascus a world of veils, latticed windows, and strict gender rules is described. The piece surveys veiling practices across Islamic cities, then details divorce norms, dowry trades, court rights of women, and marriage ceremonies among Mohammedans, Greeks, Jews, and Christians, with notes on dowries, polygyny, and child legitimacy.
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Deseret News
Damascus
Turkey
Mosler
Earth
Morocco
Kairouan
Tunis
Zanother
Jace
Egypt
Constantinople
Fideh
Emall
Mulla
Jamlil
Ti Bahouvet
Mohammedan Toman
Warday
Teave
Ehe
Bowe
Esha
Aires
Dohammed
Diagum
Toa
Mary
Tuveril
Mohammed
Jousvem
Marie
Jeruotlem