Amazing Customs in Australian Muslim Marriages

Marriage is considered as one of the pious blessings bestowed on individuals who take vows to stay together for the rest of their lives. Be it grief or joy, the pristine knot of the wedding is the strongest & cannot be broken. Destined to meet by the grace of the supreme lord, Allah, Muslim marriage is a short & sweet event.

In Islam, marriage is an integral part highlighted as a religious obligation between the bride & groom. It may differ in the sub-sect of Islam, a majority of customs and traditions remain the same. The same goes for the Muslim matrimonial in Australia. Countless Muslims are residing in Australia and Muslim matrimony is a sure shot solution that brings them closer to their soul mate.

Nikah in a Muslim family is a synonym for joy & fun. As you’ll proceed and peruse ahead, you will understand the joy of different ceremonies that are conducted in Muslim matrimonial in Australia.

Below are the names & crisp descriptions of ceremonies conducted before & after Nikah. Take a glance.

It is the foremost step advanced for sealing an everlasting bond, not only between 2 souls but two families. Legan Chir is the ceremony where the girl’s to-be father-in-law visits the house and showers her with a gift and some cash. Mangni or engagement is the ceremony that solemnizes the official announcement of marriage. The couple is bestowed with precious blessings and gifts by all near & dears. Many Australian Muslims exchange rings on engagement day as well.

Manja Ceremony in Muslim matrimony is equivalent to Haldi ceremony in Punjabi matrimony worldwide. It is another joyous ceremony conducted a day before the wedding or on the wedding morning. Previously, this ceremony was conducted only at the bride’s place but the changing trends have been embraced & the groom’s side also celebrates it. Both, the Muslim bride & groom are adorned with a paste of turmeric & sandalwood. It is another hour of merrymaking in both families.

Adorning the hands and feet of the bride is the called Mehendi ceremony. It is a ceremony in the Australian Muslim matrimonial where the bride & bridesmaids get different henna designed applied along with other women & girls in the family. Also, the groom’s name is included in the henna design.

The sanchak ceremony is another ceremony that holds great significance in the Muslim community. In this, the groom’s mother visit’s bride home and presents her with a nikah dress & jewellery.

Here’s the epicenter of celebration. An embellished mare/chariot held by horses, the groom’s relatives shaking a leg on the rhythmic beats of dhol, and everything getting ensnared by the photographer- that’s a typical cavalcade of Australian Muslim wedding. Some affluent families choose exotic cars to cherish evergreen moments of baaraat. The merrymaking continues till the cavalcade arrives at the bride’s doorstep. Soon after, the bride’s brother welcomes the groom and offers a welcome drink. Next, the whole family of the groom is welcomed and the groom is accompanied to the stage.

The catalyst of Australian Muslim matrimony is the solemnization of nikah. In this ceremony, the groom and bride and their families sit in front of the qazi. Verses from the Holy Quran are recited that assure the longevity of the new phase of the couple’s life. Next, comes the signing of the marriage contract performed in front of witnesses. All the requirements are fulfilled and the couple accepts each other to remain faithful and stand together in joy & sorrow till the grave.

Arsi Musharaf is a beautiful ceremony where the bride & groom see each other through a mirror. The holy Quran is kept atop the mirror.

Here’s the moment with overwhelming emotions. The bride bids adieu to her family and embarks on a beautiful journey to the fresh phase of ‘Happily Married’ life.

Other Australian Muslim wedding rituals include walimah (reception party) and chauthi (bride visiting her parent’s home). Chauthi is usually conducted four days after the marriage.

Australian Muslim Matrimonial is an amazing plethora of emotions. Right from the joyous kickstart to a blissful journey, it is an amazing journey for the couple to embark on a new phase together.            

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