Ethiopian men and women generally have a say in who their prospective partner will be. However, it is very important that the parents of the bride and groom approve of each others families before marriage. In some cases, the marriage may be arranged by two families that want to get closer.

What type of marriage are there in Ethiopia?

Generally, there are three types of marriage among the Oromo. This type of marriage has different names in different parts of Oromia: kadhaa (Nuro,1989), or fuudha baal-tokkee (Hussen 2000) around Arsi, cida (Lemmesa, 2007) around Showa, and Naqataa (Gemetchu & Assefa, 2006) in Wallaga.

How do Ethiopian weddings work?

Telosh is the name of the traditional Ethiopian wedding. On a fateful day, the groom and best man arrive at the brides home. A song is sung while no one is allowed in yet. But after a few moments, after a tug of war in the form of songs, the groom is given consent to go in.

How long does it take to get married in Ethiopia?

Processing Time Once the necessary documents are gathered, it usually takes the Ethiopian government up to 3 weeks to authenticate the documents. If you then file a Canadian sponsorship application for your Ethiopian spouse or partner, this application takes an average of 10-12 months.

Who pays for Ethiopian wedding?

Every Ethiopian groom must pay a dowry for his new bride. Traditionally, in urban centers, every item of the dowry had to be brand new and the groom had to pay for it, Kassahun Terfassa, 68, who has mediated numerous marriage arrangements, told AA.

How much does a wedding cost in Ethiopia?

The cost of an average Addis Ababa wedding estimated to be around 200,000 birr, events like this are important as it allows the bride, groom and their friends and family to potentially shop in one location and make their wedding planning easier.

What is the legal age of marriage in Ethiopia?

18 Although the Ethiopian constitution explicitly states that “marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses” and the minimum legal age for marriage is 18 for both boys and girls, the laws are not always enforced.

What do children in Ethiopia do?

Generally, young girls for sexual exploitation and young boys for weaving, farming, and agriculture. In addition, many Ethiopian children are illegally adopted.

Can I get married in Ethiopia?

Although the Ethiopian constitution explicitly states that “marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses” and the minimum legal age for marriage is 18 for both boys and girls, the laws are not always enforced.

Which country marriage is best?

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