Bridal Mehndi Design (1) Photos Pictures Pics Images

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Bridal Mehndi Design (1) Photos Pictures Pics Images

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HENNA, or mehndi, is one of the oldest forms of body art known to man, stretching back over 8,000 years and having over 60 countries of origin- from Spain to Malaysia, the application of henna has for centuries been linked with times of joyous celebration, leisure, and togetherness.

Near East meets Wild West with Mountain Mehndi, bringing the art of henna to the Salt Lake Valley and beyond.

Henna is a desert shrub, the leaves of which contain a powerful staining molecule called lawsone. The leaves are dried, ground to a fine powder and mixed with lemon juice and essential oils to form a paste. This paste is then artfully applied to skin, allowing the natural lawsone dye to penetrate the topmost layers and resulting in a reddish-brown stain that lasts from 1 to 4 weeks, fading away as the skin naturally exfoliates.

Eid mehndi refers to the intricate designs drawn on the hands of Muslim women using henna ink to celebrate the end of the Ramadan fast. Eid-Ul-Fitr is a Muslim holiday that falls on the first day of the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and the festivities last for three days. Frequently referred to simply as Eid, the holiday is similar to New Year’s Day. During this holiday, observant Muslims are forbidden to fast. Although attending prayers is not obligatory, Muslims are encouraged to go for fellowship. They are also encouraged to dress up in their best clothes. For many Muslim women in South Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East or women whose heritage is based in these cultures, dressing up for Eid includes wearing Eid mehndi.

The term mehndi simply refers to the henna used as the ink. Henna has been used as a dye for centuries, coloring the hair of women, the beards of men, and the manes and tales of horses. Believed to have healing properties, henna was also used to dye hands and feet. There is some evidence that the practice began with the Egyptian pharaohs before becoming popular in other regions.

Bridal Mehndi Design (1) Photos Pictures Pics Images