Theqabin (Classical Mandaic:ࡒࡀࡁࡉࡍ) is theMandaeanwedding ritual. Mandaean weddings are typically held for several days. Traditionally, weddings must be officiated by aMandaean priest and can only be performed for ethnicMandaeans, although this has proved to be challenging for the contemporary Mandaean diaspora.[1]
During theqabin wedding ceremony, aMandaean priest reads prayers fromThe Wedding of the Great Šišlam.[2]Zidqa brikha, which includeshamra and various dried fruits and nuts, is also offered and consumed.[3] A bridal chamber called thegnana, consisting of a canopy and white cloth, is set up for the bride and groom.[4]
Drower (1937: 59–71) contains a detailed account of a traditional Mandaean village wedding.[3]
A wedding chamber or canopy used during Mandaean wedding ceremonies is called anandiruna, a term which is also used to refer to temporary reed huts used during priest initiation ceremonies.
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