south asian and muslim weddings traditions

in an Arab wedding, this a prewedding ceremony wherein the groom formally asks for the bride's hand in marriage. At this time a short prayer to Allah from the Holy Quran is read

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in a south asian wedding, this is the couple's grand exit from the wedding to their new home as newlyweds

In a south asian wedding, the wedding celebration or wedding reception. This will often take place on the same day as the Nikah (wedding ceremony).

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a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride, acting as a contractual dower and a symbol of respect and recognition of her financial independence.

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the folk performances that happen at an Arab Muslim wedding. Couples will hire professional dances to get the dancing going

In a south Asian wedding, another wedding reception, similar to the Shaadi. However, the main difference is that the Shaadi is generally hosted by the bride's family and the Walima is hosted by the groom's family and may take place at a lat

this is actually a difference between South Asian weddings and Arab weddings

This is the reading of the first chapter of the Quran which generally marks the beginning of an Islamic couple's engagement.

In an Arab wedding, the entrance of the newlyweds into their reception

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In an Arab wedding, This is the couple's grand exit at the end of the wedding. Often wedding guests will follow the newlyweds in their own cars, honking and yelling

south asian prewedding event where the bride and other wedding guests, typically female family members and bridesmaids, will get henna designs done on their hands

in a south asian wedding, This translates to "hiding of the shoes" and is a fun custom wherein wedding party members and the bride's family members will playfully steal the groom's shoes

Also known as ' katb Al kitab', The basis of this ceremony is the signing of the Muslim marriage contract.

this is the part of the wedding where the groom sees the face of this bride in a mirror that is held between them.

In an Arab wedding, this is also known as the Nikah and is the couple's wedding ceremony

the groom's entrance to the Shaadi that takes place amid much fanfare. Often the groom will enter on a white horse while surrounded by drummers and wedding guests.