Marriage in Islam

On the scheduled date, the groom's family brings a fruit platter as the gifts for the bride and also wedding dress, sarong, turban, needle... Few days later, the bride's family "returns a civility" to the groom's family a cake tray and receive an envelope of money for the bride.

Foot washing ceremony for the bride

A special feature of an Islam wedding is very beautiful decorated places, with full of bright colors. In the wedding day, the bride wears a long purple red velvet dress, with white lace headscarves. Hair and ears are decorated with flowers and brooches of gold jewelry such as rings, necklaces, bracelets...

The groom wears a traditional long white clothes of Muslims, bandanna on his head (a typical turban, which is only used in big festivals) and a black vest.

What Is Marriage in Islam?

Typically, the wedding ceremony is taken place in 2 days and 1 night with the important rituals, including Nikah Akkad ceremony (Matrimony),Takhok Khage ceremony (in-bed), Malam Anuk Thaga night (night of girl), Pengan Tin festival (son in-law)..

On the first day they meet, people usually make 3 kinds of special wedding cake together. The 2^nd day is the day for "in bed” time, the girl’s family and the boy’s family will pray in their own family, the representative will read the prayer for blessing the bride and groom living together in peace , happiness, and then invited the villagers a party. Upon completion of the ceremony, the bride and groom will send greetings to visitors and invite guests to enjoy the wedding cakes and music...

On the 3rd day is Pengan Tin festival, a group of boys accompanied the groom to his bride’s house, walking and blowing trumpets, drums, singing till the gates of the bride. To show their hospitality, the girl’s family bring water to wash the groom's feet, while people sing joyful songs for him.

Then, they invite the groom’s family come into the house to conduct the marriage ceremonies. After the priest’s statement, a reputable person will read the verses from the Koran, and then the father of the bride stands up in front of the groom to shake his hands in front of the witnesses according to the wedding ceremonies of Islam.

Ka Pun Ceremony (shake hand give child) - is the most important ritual of the Muslim wedding in Islam. After this ritual, the bride and groom officially become husband and wife. Please read more about ‘muslim women’ and ‘muslim marriages’ at: isnamatrimonials.net