What do Bosnian people believe in?
Religious demography Bosniaks are generally associated with Islam, Bosnian Croats with the Roman Catholic Church, and Bosnian Serbs with the Serbian Orthodox Church.
What are some traditions in Bosnia?
Here are some of their more well-known customs to get familiar with before you head there.
- Coffee culture. Drinking coffee in Bosnia is more than just a grab-and-go affair—it’s even more than just sipping a beverage.
- Treating house guests like family.
- Gift giving.
- Folk remedies and superstitions.
How do you greet people in Bosnia?
The common verbal greeting in Bosnia is “Zdravo” (Hello). Muslims may greet one another by saying ‘merhaba’ (welcome, I greet you as a friend) or ‘selam-alejkum’ (peace be with you). Bosnians may greet one another with the question “Kako si?” (How are you?).
What was Bosnia famous for?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has always been a country known for its trade and consequently has long had a diverse population. Today you may hear mosques calling out to prayer across the valleys, followed by the sound of church bells.
What are the women like in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnian women sometimes have eagle-like noses, and Herzegovinian women sometimes have wide chins. Total of 3.5 million people, about 6/4 are women in B&H (partially due to the recent war) B&H women are generally average, I’d say (stereotypically) more beautiful than the Brittish women, less beautiful on average than the Russian women.
Can an Arab marry a Bosnian woman?
However, in some cases they search for women of their age,” she said, explaining that most of the Arabs who marry Bosnian women come from Saudi Arabia, Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt and Libya. A Bosnian woman, who married a man from Kuwait at the age of 23, thus becoming his second wife, has a similar faith.
Are there any Bosnian brides who have become second wives?
Bosnian brides usually remain living in the country and are waiting for their husbands to visit them. “We are married before Allah…” the woman from Sarajevo says, adding that she is aware of at least twenty other women, who have become the second wives to Arab men and one has even become the third wife.
Can you have a Sharia wedding in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Sharia wedding in Bosnia and Herzegovina is allowed but only symbolically and after the couple is married in accordance with the Family Law. According to that law, polygamy is not allowed, i.e. none of the spouses can be married to more than one person.