InMandaeism,faṭira (Classical Mandaic:ࡐࡀࡈࡉࡓࡀ; plural form:faṭiri[a][1]) is a small, round, saltless, half-baked biscuit. Faṭiras are used in rituals such as theṬabahata Masiqta, or the "masiqta of the Parents," during which they are served in ritual clay trays calledṭariana. The faṭira, which is saltless, is distinct from another type ofsacramental bread known as thepihta, which contains salt to symbolize the souls of living people when used for living celebrants, but is saltless like the faṭira when used duringmasiqta (death mass) rituals.[2]
Theqina is a pile of faṭiras where ritual food morsels are placed for use in masiqta rituals.[3]
Theṣa (Classical Mandaic:ࡑࡀ), a rolled-up piece of sacramentalflatbread that contains nuts and raisins, is also used in ritual meals for the dead and has aphallic symbolism. It is rolled up like a scroll.[1][2]
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