Wedding Rituals

The groom arrives at the wedding venue with his baraat (wedding procession). A band of musicians strikes up some traditional [...]... Read More

The Nikaah or wedding ceremony can be conducted at the home of the bride or the groom, or at any other convenient venue. A Maulvi (priest) conducts the ceremony in the presence of close family members and relatives. The ‘Walis’ (the fathe... Read More

The Nikaahnaama is a document in which the marriage contract is registered. It contains a set of terms and conditions that [...]... Read More

The groom receives blessings from the older women and offers them his salaam. The guests pray for the newly-weds. ... Read More

Dinner is a lavish spread. Usually, the women and the men dine separately. After dinner, the newly-weds sit together for the [...]... Read More