What is the custom of Hui people's marriage?

Every step of the Hui marriage custom contains unique meanings and symbols:

Size net: the day before the wedding, the bride and groom need to take a full bath, which is called size net. This step represents that the newlyweds wash away their sins and defects and welcome a new life with pure body and mind. At the same time, it is also respect and piety for marriage.

Wedding ceremony: On the wedding day, the groom will go to the woman's house with his parents and brothers. The woman will be carried by her brother in the wedding car and take the dowry to the man's house. This step represents that the groom officially welcomes the bride to join his family and start a new family life.

Free milk delivery: after the bride gets on the horse, a woman will come forward with milk and pour it on the wedding horse, which is called free milk delivery. When the bride arrives at the man's house, the woman will pour the milk on the horseshoe again, which is called white milk pick-up. This step represents the blessing and protection for the newlyweds, hoping that they can spend their married life safely and smoothly.

Back to the door: After the wedding, the bride and groom need to go back to the woman's house to show the groom's talent and sincerity. This step is called returning to the door. This step represents the newlyweds' respect and gratitude to the woman's family, and also represents the care and blessing of the woman's family to the bride.

In a word, every step of Hui marriage custom contains profound meaning and symbol. These steps represent the solemnity and sacredness of marriage, and also express people's wishes and expectations for marriage.