Marriage is an important factor in Somali tradition and culture.
Here is what somali's believe in terms of marriage.
In Somali culture, marriage can either arranged or as a result of personal choice.
The common age for marriage in Somali culture is around 14 and 15 years for both men and women.
However, the Kenyan constitution sets 18 as the adult age.
Somali men who are stable financially and economically are allowed to marry up to four wives, as it is customary in the Islamic religion.
A Somali man with multiple wives provides a home for his different families.
Whether the families interact or not depends on the decision of the individuals involved.
Divorce is allowed in Somali culture so long as compelling reasons are provided.
The divorce can be presented to elders of Kadhi’s court.
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