Zidqa brikha



In Mandaeism, the zidqa brikha (or zidqa brika; ) is a type of ritual meal blessed by Mandaean priests. Zidqa means oblation and can also mean alms, while brikha means blessed.

The zidqa brikha is offered and eaten at the end of tarmida (junior priest) initiation ceremonies, after the novice's 60-day seclusion period. It is also offered at weddings and during the Parwanaya festival.

It is distinct from the lofani and dukrana, which are two other types of ritual meal offered for the dead.

Prayers
In E. S. Drower's version of the Qolasta, prayers 348-374 are for the zidqa brikha. Prayers 375-381 are blessings recited after the zidqa brikha.