Shah Doomad — Viguen (arrangement as sung by Rita)

Shah Doomad is a joyful Persian wedding song celebrating the arrival of the groom and the festive spirit of love and community. This song reminds us how, on a wedding day, the groom is welcomed like a king. Translation: Bring the ceremonial wedding tray and wedding gifts, plant tulips, bring laughter and rejoice. He’s going to the bridal chamber, the King of grooms... Her braided hair is so beautiful, and the new bride is so tall... Beat the drums, clap and celebrate, may you aspire to be a groom... Where’s the groom from? His hands are decorated with henna. His love is divine... Performers: Cantor Tannoz Bahremand Foruzanfar Music Director Benjamin Fingerhut (piano) Sinai Temple Choir: Hannah Lande Katelyn Dietz Emily Dietz Sara Leib Nathan Heldman Solomon Reynolds Ben Johns Leo Mermelstein Sinai Temple Band: Winds - Leo Chelypov Violin - Edgar Sandoval Percussion - Bruce Carver Guitar - Dale Schatz Bass Guitar - Brock Pollock