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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.

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.

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.

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