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Malaysia · Traditions · Hard
What is the name of the traditional Malay ceremony held on the seventh day after a child's birth, involving the shaving of the baby's head, the recitation of the call to prayer, and the sacrifice of an animal?
Answer: Cukur rambut — The cukur rambut (head-shaving) ceremony combines the Islamic tradition of akikah with Malay customs; the shaved hair is weighed and the equivalent weight in gold or silver is donated to charity.
- A Bertindik
- B Cukur rambut ✓
- C Berkhatan
- D Naik buaian
The cukur rambut (head-shaving) ceremony combines the Islamic tradition of akikah with Malay customs; the shaved hair is weighed and the equivalent weight in gold or silver is donated to charity.