Although it is possible to be a cleanface, baldhead Rasta, most Rastafarians follow the Nazarites in that they do not use combs or razors (hence beard and dreadlocks) and do not practise any sort of body piercing or tattooing. Many Rastas will choose not to believe this, as God can never die and Jah live.

What are Rastafarians not allowed to do?

Rastas are super healthy! Rastas do not drink alcohol or eat food that is not nourishing to their body, which includes meat. Many follow a strict dietary law called ital, which states that all food must be completely natural and raw.

Do Rastas eat chicken?

Rasta do not eat any meat, or Chicken – Rasta love to eat fish, vegetables, fruits, and legumes. Some Rasta consume Alcohol.

Do Rastas go to church?

Rastafari doesnt have a specific religious building that is set aside for worship. Rastafarians usually meet weekly, either in a believers home or in a community centre.

How do Rastas greet?

Learning Basic Rastafarian Phrases. Practice saying “whats up”. In Rastafarian, you would greet a friend on the street by saying “Bredren, wa gwaan?” The other Rasta may respond with: “Bwai, ya done know seh mi deya gwaan easy. This means: “Im here just taking it easy.

Do Rastas eat rice?

You can eat brown rice and many roasted seeds which add flavor to the fruits and vegetables. Also, these are great resources of protein, so you might want to load up on peas and beans because you are not allowed to eat meat, unless its fish and shellfish which needs to be bigger than 12 inches.

Do Rastas wash hair?

Rasta, or Rastafarian, hair is more commonly referred to as dreadlocks. While Rasta hair is worn as a symbol of devotion, the wearing of dreadlocks is not limited to the Rastafarian culture. Use only products created for dreadlocks. Because dreadlocks are dense mats of hair, shampoo residue does not rinse away.

Do Rastas read the Bible?

Rastas believe that they can come to know the true meanings of biblical scriptures by cultivating a mystical consciousness of oneself with Jah, called “I-and-I.” Rastas read the Bible selectively, however, emphasizing passages from Leviticus that admonish the cutting of hair and beard and the eating of certain foods

Why do Rastas cover their hair?

Rastas (men) wear beards. Hair shows holiness, leaving it uncut shows your holiness to the lord. The whole point of dreadlocks, back in the 60s people had never seen them and they were considered dreadful. So when Rasta men would pray, they would uncover their hair, to show their holiness to the lord.

What food do Rastas eat?

For Rastas, Eating Pure Food From the Earth is a Sacred Duty. Scotch bonnet peppers, squash, cabbage, pineapples and onions are just a few of the foods Rastafarians use in their cooking.