What are some traditional practices for celebrating the birth of a boy, including the ritual of aqeeqah?

Traditional practices for celebrating the birth of a boy may include naming ceremonies, distributing sweets or gifts to family and friends, and performing the ritual of aqeeqah. Aqeeqah involves sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep or goat, and distributing the meat to the less fortunate as a way of expressing gratitude for the newborn's arrival.