The Ih'tanu was a ceremony that was performed on a Bajoran child when they reached the age of fourteen. (DS9 episode: "Accession") In 2372, Onara, a member of the Bajoran Militia stationed aboard Deep Space 9, asked Benjamin Sisko to attend his daughter's Ih'tanu and give his blessings as the Emissary of the Prophets. (DS9 episode: "Accession") In 2374, Elim Garak tailored a dress for Nedani Iriya's daughter's Ih'tanu ceremony. (DS9 novel: Hollow Men)