She stopped at a large framed print in the center of the room. It was a picture she had taken two weeks prior. It showed an elderly Somali man sitting on a park bench, teaching a young boy how to play shax (a traditional board game). The boy’s face was scrunched in concentration, while the old man’s face was a map of laughter lines.
"No," Amir agreed. "This one is for us."
Somali wedding ceremonies, known as "Aroos" or "Xirsi", are vibrant and colorful celebrations that bring together family, friends, and community. The bride and groom are often adorned in traditional attire, with the bride wearing a beautifully decorated hijab and the groom dressed in a traditional white robe.