7 things you should know about muslim weddings

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You have been invited to a neighbor, co-

worker or friends Muslim wedding. What

should you wear, what you should you take,

and what should you expect?

1. Voluntary and mutual agreement between

man and woman

2. Engagement

3. Nikah including Mahr (Dowry) + Khutbah

(Sermon)

4. Walimah or Valimah (Reception)

Most but not all Muslim weddings are multi-

day affairs. Although you may be invited to

the Nikah (the religious ceremony), there is a

greater likelihood that you will be attending

the reception where the “rules” are more

relaxed. Follow the cue of your hosts and it

will become fairly clear eg if there is gender

separation.

As there are many nations and cultures who

are Muslim. There is no one prescribed way

that marriages are celebrated and done.

Eg Pakistani, Arab, Afghan, Turkish, Indian and

within each more categories

Eg Punjabi, Sindhi

Egyptian, Moroccon

Pashtun, Dari

And on top of that American-Muslim

And 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation

You have a potpourri of faith and culture.

1. Reading Fatiha (Proposal)

2. Engagement

3. Dholki (All ladies pre-marriage party & music)

4. Mehndi or Hannah party (usually all ladies)

5. Nikah or Katb el-Kitab/ (Marriage ceremony in mosque or marriage hall or home)

1. Mahr (Dowry)

2. Khutbah (Sermon)

6. Shadi party (from Bride)

7. Walimah (Reception from Groom)

8. Rukhsiti (Farewell tribute of bride)

9. Registration (with City or County registrars office)

For women modesty is the key word. You can

dress elegantly but avoid showing “skin,” eg

cleavage or wearing short skirts. Full sleeves

and a long skirt or pants work. For men a suit

or dinner jacket and pants are safe

The invitation is your best guide. Most

weddings will have some text like, “No boxed

gifts.” In this case cash is king. Depending on

how close you are to the family, if the invite

is for you and your significant other, then

e.g. a$100 bill may be good slipped in a card

and handed at the reception. If it is the

whole family invited double it. In some

cultures the amount should be an odd

number eg $101 etc.

The Venue depending on which part of the

wedding celebration it is may be at a home,

mosque, restaurant, or hotel.

Food may be served or buffet style. Expect

lots and for the hosts to keep coming back

and saying ‘please have some more’

Muslim wedding usually (but not always)

especially for the reception are larger. Your

hosts will accommodate guests of different

backgrounds, so don’t feel overwhelmed.

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