Love, faith, and tradition: A look at a Muslim wedding ceremony

It’s one of the most important milestones in many people’s lives and it’s full of time-honored traditions! However, when it comes to weddings, there’s more than just dresses, flowers, place settings, and etiquette.

Different cultures and religions have different rituals for the wedding ceremony, but they all celebrate the deep, life-long commitment two people are making to each other.

Muslim weddings are known as Nikaah. Traditions can vary based on the family and sect of Islam and sometimes bride will send witnesses in her place. Often the two families meet and exchange gifts followed by a Mehndi ceremony and dance and singing. The couple reads the Quran and fully consent to the ceremony by saying “Qubool hai” three times which means “I accept.” After a formal consent of the bride and groom, the ritual gets completed and the couple leaves where the bride is showered with coins, also called Savaqah.