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Muslim Wedding
Muslims Weddings take place with a lot of pomp and Show. But this show is
only for the people who are attending the wedding. The Muslim Weddings are
generally held either in the Girls house or the Boys House as per the
convenience of both the parties. All the rituals or ceremonies related to
the Wedding are done in the home only. It is this from where the Rukhsati of
the Bride takes place. There is dominance of red and Green Color in the
Muslim Weddings.
About Muslims
Muslims are monolitic people believing in one God Only - Allah. It was the
Prophet of Mohoudens Prophet Muhammed who preached its people. His sayings
and teachings are followed by the clan called Muslims. Generally, the Muslim
ladies have three rights - to educate themselves, to take divorce from the
husband and to remarry. However, these are not as generally practised as
generally stated.
There is particular region, area or State where Muslims are found in India.
Whichever place you go, you are bound to see them - moving in herds,
shopping, going to Madarsas (Muslim Schools), offering prayers at Dargah or
Mosques and so on.
Wedding Food
The Wedding feast is a list of Non - Vegetarian Indian Delicacies like
Mughlai Chicken, Dahi Gosht,
Aachari Murg, Rumali Roti, Biryani and Rogan Josh. Sharbats (Indian Cold
Drink) and Pans are a must in any Muslim Wedding.
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Wedding Dress
Brighly colored red dress called Ghaghra Choli with a lot of Gold
Ornaments are worn by the Bride.. The Groom on the other hands wear the
Sherwani - long designer shirt with trousers. He also wears a Pagdi (
Cap) and Duppata with Sherwani. There are special Shoes called Jootis/
Mojaris which are worn
along the Sherwani.
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Customs
of Muslim Wedding :
All the Muslims Weddings have some common pre and on marriage
ceremonies :
» Pre - Marriage Ceremonies :
Mehandi : On the day of the Sangeet itself, the Mehandi or
Indian Tatoo are drawn on the hands and feet of the Bride. Various
designs are made on the hands of the Bride to be and her relatives.
Usually girls of all ages from the brides side get the Mehandi done a
day before Marriage. Marriage is a special occassion where one dresses
up for the best (But none should look more beautiful than the Bride
herself). This occasion plays a important role in the Muslim Weddings.
» Marriage Ceremonies :
Welcoming Barat/ Groom : As the Barat reaches the Brides Home,
the Groom and his relatives are welcomed by the Brides relatives. Rose
Petals and Perfume are sprinkled on them and then the Groom is taken to
the Marriage Venue.
Nikkah : Nikkah is the main ceremony of the Muslim Marriage. The
Vows are exchanged between the bride and bride groom in front of their
relatives. Usually, its the Quazi who reads out the Vows for the Bride
and the Groom. Once the Bride gives her approval for the Marriage by
saying Kubool Hai - the Marriage is solmenised.
Nikkahnama : After the Marriage, both the bride and the Groom
sign on the Marriage Papers. This paper is called the Nikahnama.
Nikahnama os also a proof of the Marriage.
Blessing the Couple : Lastly, the Couple takes the blessings of
the elders.
Reception : In the end, a reception with dinner is given to the
relatives and the guests.
Not to be Missed
Jama Masjid - One of the oldest and the most beautiful Masjid
stands in the heart of the old Delhi. Each year thousands of visitors
come to see the Jama Masjid.
Our Suggestions
- If you wish to attend a Muslim Marriage then you must take prior
permission from the relatives of Bride or Bride Groom.
- To attend a Muslims Marriage, one has to be dressed properly.
Fully covered and brighly dressed people are welcomed.
- Most of the Muslim Marriages have a Non - Vegetarian Feast.
Vegetarian Food is usually not made.
- Cottons suit the Indian Weather best. So wherever you are,
whenever you are in India, bring along Cotton Cloths.
- For Tours and further information, contact us.
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