1. Muslim Ceremony

The Muslim marriage is a simple, legal agreement in which either partner is free to include conditions. Marriage customs thus vary widely from country to country. The officiator of the Muslim ceremony is the Molvi or Imaam.

1. Bhaarat
The groom's friends and family arrive at the bride's house or ceremony hall and are greeted by the bride's family.

2. Mahr
The gift that is given by the husband to his wife at wedding.

3. Nikaah
The bride and groom sign the necessary legal documents in front of the Molvi and their witnesses (friends and family). The bride and groom must consent to marry in the presence of the Molvi or Imaam.

4. Ring Exchange
The Bride and groom exchange rings to finalize their vows.

5. Duaa
The Molvi recites religious prayers from the Quran (Holy Book) to bless the couple.

6. Rukhsaati
The bride's family bids farewell in an official "send off". This step symbolizes the bride's entrance into a new phase of her life.

7. Walima
Following the ceremony, the groom's family offers a wedding reception for family and friends to celebrate the marriage and introduce the newlyweds.