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In many cultures, the Muslim bride changes into an elaborate gown after the wedding ceremony is complete. Oftentimes, this gown includes pearls, gold and jewels. It is a sight to behold, especially for guests attending their first Muslim wedding.

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Traditionally, the Nikah ceremony often takes place in a mosque and the leader or imam of the mosque officiates the Nikah

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No. Alcohol is forbidden in Islam so alcoholic drinks are rarely (if ever) served at any Muslim event.

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Arabia before the advent of Islam in the 7th century CE, a variety of different marriage practices existed. The most common and recognized types of marriage at this time consisted of: marriage by agreement, marriage by capture, marriage by mahr, marriage by inheritance and "Mot'a" or temporary marriage such as Nikah

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It’s unlikely to have music at a Nikah, especially if it is held at the mosque. Because it’s a religious event, music and dancing aren’t too common. However, some families might have music if the event isn’t at the mosque or have soft background music after the ceremony is complete.

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Yes! It’s uncommon for Muslims not to have food at any event. The event is sometimes broken up into two parts if the ceremony is held at the mosque, so sweets may be passed out immediately afterward to celebrate the new union and dinner may be held at a different location. Depending on the family and their culture, the type of food may vary.

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What Guests Should Wear to a Muslim Wedding?

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What Guests Should Wear to a Muslim Wedding?

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The couple or their families should indicate how they would like their guests to dress. Different Muslim families have different levels of comfort when it comes to what they consider appropriate clothing for a wedding. If you are attending a Muslim wedding ceremony and aren't sure how to dress, err on the side of modesty. Men and women should cover their legs and arms. Women may be asked to wear a head covering, especially in a Mosque. Women should choose dresses or tops with a modest neckline.
If you still aren't sure what to wear, ask the bride or groom.

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The Nikah is a religious ceremony for a Muslim couple to be legally wed under Islamic law. It’s a Prophetic tradition and the only permissible way that a man and woman can be married. This ceremony makes the wedding official because in the Islamic tradition it’s not permissible for a couple to be intimate without a Nikah. The Nikah legitimizes the relationship in front of God and it’s when the couple says, “I accept.”

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Most Muslims believe marriage is a fundamental building block of life. Marriage is a contract between a man and woman to live together as husband and wife. The marriage contract is called a nikah. keep faithful to each other for the rest of their lives.