Henna is a way for individuals to express and honor their cultural heritage, particularly in the West. Applying henna is a ...

Among these, the Mehndi ceremony, where henna is applied to the bride’s (and often the groom’s) hands and feet, stands out as one of the most vibrant and beloved pre-wedding festivities.

Henna is an expression of joy. And with a child on the way, Hajar, a young Moroccan woman, has much to be joyful about. She ...

A typical Indian wedding begins with a mehendi—a lively, pre-wedding ritual where henna is applied to guests’ hands and feet. This vibrant daytime event sets the tone for the rest of the wedding ...

The tradition of applying henna before Eid, especially on Chand Raat (the night before Eid), has been passed down through generations. Women and girls gather to adorn their hands with beautiful ...

In Egypt and across the Arab world, henna rituals—once sacred ceremonies imbued with spiritual meaning—have transformed into ...

This is called a mehndi party. At the party the bride and her guests have patterns drawn on their hands and feet using a special dye called henna. I had my henna done. It did tickle at first and I ...

Falmata is getting a full beauty treatment - a thick paste of henna, with its delicate pointed swirls, adorns her feet. While it dries, a woman is battling with her hair. Comb in hand she’s ...