Inherited Customs and traditions associated with popular weddings in the villages of Al-Mataana in the city of Esna

This study deals with one of the elements of the popular heritage in the villages of the Mata'na tribe in the Esna Center, which are the customs and traditions associated with popular weddings and all related traditional rituals. Popular weddings in the villages of Al-Mata’na in the Esna Center include several traditional rituals, the most important of which are the Henna night and the traditional customs and rituals held for the bride and groom, and the wedding night and the traditional rituals held for the bride and groom.The popular weddings in the villages of Al-Mata'na also include the popular palm, the local flute, and listening to popular songs associated with weddings. Popular songs were also dedicated to the bride and groom, which are still sung today in the popular weddings in the villages of Al-Mata'na. Therefore, this research examines the most important customs and traditions related to weddings in the villages of Al-Mata’na and how to integrate them within as an intangible cultural heritage and documenting them scientifically. To achieve this a descriptive documentary comparative methodology is employed.