Marriage Jhall Magsi
Almost all marriages are arranged. In some cases parents arrange these marriages at the time of the birth of the child. Very few marriages take place outside the tribe. In the selection of a bride the family of the groom checks the belongings of the bride. They do not except a bride of lower social status. The female family members, especially the mother, indirectly play an important role. These women start the selection process, because due to tribal customs male members cannot do it. Women select the bride keeping in mind a variety of factors, including the beauty and features of the bride.
A large number of marriages are of exchanged (Wata Sata) nature. They occur among families, among the branch of the tribe and beyond that. Practices of bride price are also visible in the district. Bride price (called Taka) is paid in cash or immovable property. This price is increasing rapidly. The price also depends upon the beauty of the bride. Some- times they demand only some ornaments, dresses and other necessary articles, which is called Daj in local language. This practice of Daj occurs even in family marriages.
As far as the right of inheritance is concerned, women and girls get nothing from the immovable property of their parents. This is the tribal tradition. Yet, religion allows them one third of the property. Due to increasing religious awareness and education, the right of inheritance of women is increasing as well.