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Marriage in Islam
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Muslim wedding rituals usually extend up to three days. Muslim marriage rituals mainly revolve around the major custom of approval of the competent parties in front of witnesses. Muslims observe colorful marriage customs in different parts of the world depending upon their local cultures and traditions. The Muslim wedding rituals are best known for inviting and welcoming the guests. Marriage ceremonies are organized in a grand way. Besides, the bride and groom, their families, friends and relatives also enjoy the marriage events with different rituals. The marriage venue in Muslim weddings does not have any particular rule and can be either in the bride or groom's house. Their marriages are not extravagant, but reflect a noticeable expression of love and affection. The various rituals of Muslim Weddings are as follows -
Pre-weddlng Rituals
Mangni
The ceremony of Muslim wedding starts with Mangni or ring exchange ceremony. This is the engagement programme. After changing the rings the bride and the groom are committed to each other to become life partner.
Mehendi
The Mehendi ceremony is held at the home of the bride a couple of days before marriage. The female relatives of the girl smear her with turmeric paste to bring out the glow in her complexion and then Mehendi is applied on the hands of the bride. The event reflects a festive feeling and the women attending the ritual sing traditional songs. According to the pre marriage customs, the bride is not allowed to step out of the house for the next few days until her marriage. The bride* s cousins sometimes apply a dot of Mehendi on the palm of the groom.
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