The Muslim weddings are known as the Nikah in Urdu. The ceremonies and rituals related to a Muslim wedding may differ according to the region, sects and customs of the people involved. But, down-the-line every wedding has one significant purpose to it celebrating the sacred union of two people. Let us take a look at some of the important pre-wedding, wedding, and post-wedding rituals of Muslim
The Imam-Zamin ritual: In this ritual, the groom’s mother visits the bride’s house bearing sweets and a gold or silver coin that is wrapped inside a silk cloth. She ties this cloth around the bride’s hand.
The Mangni: Also known as the engagement ceremony, during which the boy and the girl exchange rings. Both the families also exchange gifts, fruits, dry fruits and sweets.
The Manjha ritual: During this ritual, the bride-to-be wears yellow clothes and a paste made out of haldi (turmeric) is applied on to her face and body. After the Manjha ritual, the bride-to-be is not supposed to leave her house until the wedding day.
The Imam-Zamin ritual: In this ritual, the groom’s mother visits the bride’s house bearing sweets and a gold or silver coin that is wrapped inside a silk cloth. She ties this cloth around the bride’s hand.
The Mangni: Also known as the engagement ceremony, during which the boy and the girl exchange rings. Both the families also exchange gifts, fruits, dry fruits and sweets.
The Manjha ritual: During this ritual, the bride-to-be wears yellow clothes and a paste made out of haldi (turmeric) is applied on to her face and body. After the Manjha ritual, the bride-to-be is not supposed to leave her house until the wedding day.
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