The practice, rooted in extensive traditions, cultural and religious beliefs throughout Africa, the Middle East and Asia, is typically performed by traditional midwives or healers using knives, razors or glass.
Kitendo hiki ni utamaduni wa kimila na kidini ulioota mizizi kote barani Afrika, Mashariki ya Kati na Asia , na hufanywa na wakunga wa jadi, waganga kwa kutumia visu, nyembe au vipande vya chupa.