Aiburo Bhaat

Aiburo Bhaat is a traditional Bengali pre-wedding ritual where brides and grooms have a farewell meal at their parents homes.

[1] This ritual is observed two days before the wedding and is believed to bring good luck to the couple's future together.

[1] "Aiburo" translates to young adult male or bachelor, and "Bhaat" means rice, so it essentially refers to a pre-wedding rice-eating celebration, highlighting the importance of food in this ritual.

[5] Close friends and relatives of the bride and groom gather at their homes to offer gifts and blessings.

[5] Before the meal, elder family members perform a ritual, placing durba grass and rice seeds on the couple's heads to bless them with prosperity and fertility.