"The henna ceremony should be led by a complete person: someone who has a son, a daughter, a spouse, and grandchildren. They give the blessing to the younger generation. Such a person ensures happiness at the event. If anyone is offended by my words now, that's their own problem. Previously, the elder's word was accepted at home. Whoever was invited to the big gathering would come. They said that the ceremony should be conducted by someone dignified and worldly-wise. Now, elders have been left among the younger ones. It is not appropriate for a divorced woman to lead the henna ceremony. Whether people want to be offended or do whatever they want. This is my opinion."
These words were said by Honored Artist Govhar Rzayeva on the program "Between Us." The accordionist's words did not please others who lead henna ceremonies.
Fatima Fataliyeva, a dancer who called into the program, protested the musician's statements:
"I don't know who is complete. No one is insured against anything. You can't know who will be complete or who will be incomplete tomorrow. Govhar Rzayeva is repeating what she heard from her ancestors. Now is the modern era. Girls want such things that... (Axşam.az)
