THE DIVORCE MARKET

Let’s take a journey into the world of Divorce.

What some may see as a practice that is frowned upon, Mauritania celebrates.

Cradled in the sands of the Sahara is Mauritania where unique cultures quite contrast to global norms take root.

In this Northwest African nation, divorce is not only common but celebrated. Especially for women, who often find themselves at the center of elaborate festivities marking the end of their marriage.

Mauritanian women celebrating divorce. | Source: shethepeople

The “Divorce Market” is not a traditional marketplace but more of a metaphorical space where divorced woman can re-establish their social status and are considered very desirable for remarriage.

Shafaqna Pakistan:Moments after her divorce goes through, a Mauritanian woman often celebrates as she returns to her family’s home to ululating cries of joy and the steady beat of tambourines.
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This is a reflection of the country’s matriarchal Moorish culture, which has granted women a significant degree of autonomy and independence, especially to other parts of the Arab world.

Credit: Times of India