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Why are birth rituals performed in traditional African communities?

Give reasons why birth rituals are performed in traditional African communities.

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Maurice
(i) To thank God for the new life in the community.

(ii) To protect the baby and the mother against evil.

(iii) To cleanse the mother and incorporate her back into the community.

(iv) To give the mother enough time to rest and regain the lost energy.

(v) To congratulate the mother/ parents of the baby.

(vi) To welcome the baby into the community.

(vii) To appease the ancestors.

(viii) To train the mother on how to care for the baby.

(ix) To give the baby an identity.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 7, 2017 at 07:45

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