Syria is one of the countries that adheres to its customs and traditions, and those customs and traditions are mainly based on social relations, as the family is considered the heart of social life in Syria .. Visits and invitations are an important part of daily life in Syria as well, along with a large number of other customs and traditions.
Clothing customs and traditions :
Dress is an indicator of social class in Syria, and the most important points related to this aspect are the following: – Tribes and villages have their own style of clothing in Syria, with distinctive designs and colors of their own. – The traditional costume for men in Syria is a long cloak called a kaftan. – The traditional dress for women in Syria is a long robe that covers the entire body, except for the feet and the palm of the hand. – The head cover is an important part of the traditional dress in Syria, where both men and women wear different head covers. – Urban residents and young people usually prefer to wear modern Western-style clothes, such as men wearing trousers and shirts, while women prefer bright colors with high heels.
Marriage Customs and traditions :
The customs and traditions of marriage in Syria are divided into several parts, as the following: – Marriage traditions start from the stage of asking for the girl’s hand (Proposing to her family), that’s when the groom and his parents come to her house and meet her family, and there are several negotiations about the conditions of marriage before agreement. – After the agreement, the date of the wedding ceremony is set. – Weddings in Syria begin with the groom being greeted by his relatives and friends using drums. – The bride wears a white dress with a special design, and wears a hooded abaya over it, while the groom wears a long traditional dress in a light color, and he may also wear an elegant western suit. – Serving food at weddings is one of the well-known Syrian customs, which includes several dishes; Like mezze, meat, pies, and other dishes. – Small packages of traditional almond and sugar sweets are distributed to the attendees at the end of the celebration, after dancing with the newlyweds. – Friends and family usually accompany the newlyweds to their new home to wish them a happy married life.
Food customs and traditions :
There are many customs related to food in Syria, the most important of which are: – Mezze is an important meal in Syria, which consists of appetizers such as hummus dishes, baba ghanouj, stuffed grape leaves, tabbouleh, falafel, and other dishes. – Syrians eat meat such as chicken, lamb and other meats (pork is partly forbidden food in Syria according to the Islamic religion). – Meat is usually served with side dishes in Syria, such as rice, yogurt, vegetables, and other dishes. – Apple, cherry, grapes, figs, peach, and melon are among the most popular fruits in Syria. – Serving food in Syria is an essential and important part of many social occasions, holidays and celebrations. Such as breakfast meals during the month of Ramadan, in addition to dishes that are prepared especially during holidays such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. – Tea is the main drink prevalent in Syria, as Syrians drink it a lot at different times, in addition to that coffee and soda are also ones of the very popular drinks.
Social customs and traditions :
Among the most important social customs and traditions in Syria are the following: – Respect for the elderly is a very common custom in Syria, by giving the elders priority in sitting on the seats in large meetings and public transportation for example. – Visits in Syria are usually without an invitation, and without prior planning, yet the Syrians show hospitality as much as possible. – Using the right hand in most matters is desirable. Such as touching people, eating food, handshaking and greeting, while the left hand is used less, for example (to remove dirt and clean). – Putting a feet on the table in front of other people is considered inappropriate in the traditions of the Syrian people. – Hospitality is one of the most important traditions that the Syrian people adhere to.
