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The ceremony is carried out when the boy is
about 7 years old. If he is too weak, the ceremony can be delayed, but he
must not be older than 12. Circumcision is very important to a Uygur boy.
During the ceremony, friends and relatives come to celebrate. |
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3. The boy is lying on new sheets, while his
prepuce is quickly circumcised with a razor. The friends and relatives will
give the boy gifts to divert his attention. |
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5. Some antiseptic is put on the wound, and
cool sand is poured between his legs to stop the pain and bleeding. |
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