As a matter of fact, unfortunately, this procedure brings physical, psychological and mental harm to women. There is a misconception that this ritual is healthy as well as brings pleasure to women when they observe their matrimonial duties with their husbands.

Princess Sultana's father was convinced by their family physician who unfolded the fatal and dangerous physical and psychological harms of FGM on its victims. The protagonist Princess Sultana of the novel Princess was prevented from circumcision but three of her elder sisters did though in her case it was her father's decision to prohibit the practice of FGM in her his family. Furthermore, after this ritual is done their daughters are considers purified and ready for a noble marriage. In most of the cases, men in the family decided for this painful tyrant procedure, while women believe that they are doing a good thing towards their daughters fulfill the demand of the paterfamilias. This practice becomes more hideous when it is performed on women by women. This is regional and ignorance bound, so only the Jews and Christian who inhibit African, Arab countries, are found practicing FGM/female circumcision in their communities. The FGM victims mainly belong to Muslim, Jew and Christian communities, though this practice is more specifically a part of Muslim communities. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) which is commonly known as female circumcision is a custom, practiced in approximately 30 countries, most of which are Arab and African countries.

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