A girl’s first menstruation is a major celebration in Sri Lanka according to Tamil, Muslim and Sinhala cultures. Generally, this celebration begins with the girl who has experienced menstruation staying at home until the auspicious time arrives.

To better understand cultural rituals related to menstruation, the Bakamoono team conducted a survey in 2023. We found that the main purpose of these rituals is to celebrate the fact that the girl is ready to become pregnant.

We found that these rituals vary from family to family.