Muslim weddings similar to Hindu weddings, except their rituals and traditions have different names and vary slightly. Also, unlike Hindus, they have no auspicious time to get married and choose a date that is most convenient to the bride and groom. Let’s take a look at all their rituals:
MUSLIM PRE – WEDDING RITUALS
The Mangni ceremony:
This is a bit like an engagement ceremony where the bride and groom exchange rings. The groom’s family presents break with new clothes.
The Manjha ceremony:
This Muslim wedding ritual similar to Haldi ceremony. The bride wears yellow and anointed with turmeric paste which is given by the groom’s family. It is said to bring a natural glow to her skin. After that, a married friend accompanying the bride everywhere until the wedding. It is a party with lots of singing and entertainment.
The Mehndi ceremony:
This Muslim wedding ceremony takes place a day or two before the wedding. It is mainly a ladies function, where the bride’s hands and feet are adorned with mehndi / henna. Again, a lot of singing and dancing takes place. After this event, she is expected to not leave his house until the wedding.
MUSLIM WEDDING RITUALS
Arrival of the groom:
The groom goes to the wedding venue on a horse or in a car and his family and friends accompany him all the way. The lavish procession consists of dhol beats, music and dance. The groom and his family comes with gifts to the bride. On his arrival, the groom and brother of the bride share a drink of sherbet (juice).
Nikaah:
This is the most important ceremony among Muslims. Sometimes, the bride and groom made to sit in different rooms or with a curtain drawn between them. The Quazi (priest) ask the bride if she agrees to marry the groom. The groom is asked the same.
Mehar’s money to the groom’s family is supposed to present the bride with the wedding day. The amount decided and Mehar offered.
When they agree, they are made to sign a document with a set of terms and conditions. After he suggests, and she agrees, the groom is taken to the women’s section, where he gifts of money to the sisters of the bride. Elders then gift the couple and bless them.
Dinner is served separately for men and women. After the sumptuous first meal, the bride and groom and sitting with a scarf covering their heads and are made to read the prayers. Koran kept between them and they are only allowed to see each other through mirrors. This is called aarsimashaf.
POST – Wedding RITUALS
Rukhsat:
This Muslim wedding ritual refers to when the bride says goodbye to his family. The father of the bride gives her hand to her husband, asking to protect her always.
Welcoming the bride:
When the bride is entering the groom’s house, the groom’s mother holding a Koran over her head as she crosses the threshold of the front door.
Chauthi:
Four days after the wedding, the bride visits her parents’ house. She is greeted with a grand welcome.
Walima:
This Muslim wedding function is the reception after the wedding, hosted by the groom’s family. It is a joyful occasion where friends and family are invited to celebrate the bond among the two families.
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