Henna ceremony in Morocco celebrates this age-old tradition

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 has had her hands and feet covered in a henna design, honouring her heritage through this age-old tradition.

The dye has been used for body art since ancient Egypt, and in December last year, was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Culture Heritage list.

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