The Hui people are one of the ethnic minorities in my country. Their eating habits, clothing decorations, birth naming, coming-of-age ceremonies, marriages, funerals, festivals and other customs have a strong Islamic flavor.
In terms of diet, the Hui people abstain from pigs, horses, donkeys, mules, dogs, and all self-dead animals and animal blood. They also abstain from all ugly birds and beasts, regardless of cattle, sheep, camels, and chickens. All poultry must be slaughtered after the imam or worshiper chants the name of Allah, otherwise it cannot be eaten.
In terms of clothing decoration, Hui men usually wear white or black brimmed hats, white clothes, and black waistcoats; Hui women wear hijabs, and the elderly wear black hijabs.
In terms of birth naming, after Hui babies are born, they often ask the imam to name them, or use the names of their elders in order of generation.
In terms of coming-of-age rituals, Hui men must be circumcised when they reach 12 years old, that is, the foreskin that is too long on their genitals must be removed; Hui women must also be circumcised when they reach 12 years old.
In terms of marriage and funerals, Hui people generally practice intra-ethnic marriages, but marriages between brothers and sisters of the same mother are restricted; in addition, Hui people are buried after death, and the funeral ceremony is very particular, including mortuary, body cleansing, and burial. Water, coffin, Muslim funeral and other procedures.
In terms of festivals, the traditional festivals of the Hui people include Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Al-Adha.
The above are common customs and habits of the Hui people. The specific conditions may vary depending on the region and family.