From an anthropological perspective, the nature of this celebration—the shared vows, the communal feasting, and the collective expression of joy—highlights the intense collectivism inherent in Palestinian culture. This cultural trait, emphasizing the group over the individual, is often what enables the community to withstand sustained pressure. The wedding was a public display of this fundamental social structure, demonstrating how individual happiness is deliberately woven into the fabric of communal well-being, fortifying the community’s overall psychological and social defense mechanisms.
