Melanie BrownMelanie Brown

Intercultural CommunicationIntercultural Communication

East Indian WeddingsEast Indian Weddings

Muslim Indian WeddingsMuslim Indian Weddings

The Wedding last for five days, which The Wedding last for five days, which include…..include…..

The EngagementThe Engagement The Bride CeremoniesThe Bride Ceremonies The Groom CeremoniesThe Groom Ceremonies The Wedding DayThe Wedding Day The Farewell DayThe Farewell Day

Day 1: The Engagement Day 1: The Engagement

The bride and groom meet each other’s The bride and groom meet each other’s familiesfamilies

Exchange ringsExchange rings The bride receives ancestry jewelry from The bride receives ancestry jewelry from

the groom’s family as a giftthe groom’s family as a gift Sherbet Drinking Ceremony (sweet milk)Sherbet Drinking Ceremony (sweet milk)

Day 2: Bride’s CeremonyDay 2: Bride’s Ceremony Henna CeremonyHenna Ceremony Turmeric (yellow powder/paste that brings out the “glow” in Turmeric (yellow powder/paste that brings out the “glow” in

a woman before the wedding)a woman before the wedding) Bridal showerBridal shower Bachlorette partyBachlorette party Groom “crashes” the bridal party and brings rose bouquet Groom “crashes” the bridal party and brings rose bouquet

to the brideto the bride

Day 3: Groom’s CeremonyDay 3: Groom’s Ceremony

Pithi- The groom is bashed with turmeric Pithi- The groom is bashed with turmeric paste, ketchup, tomatoes, eggs and paste, ketchup, tomatoes, eggs and honey. This ceremony is done to show that honey. This ceremony is done to show that the groom is ready for manhood and can the groom is ready for manhood and can handle life on his own.handle life on his own.

Bachelor partyBachelor party Bride’s maids “crash” the bachelor party Bride’s maids “crash” the bachelor party

while the bridewhile the bride spends time with family spends time with family and friends.and friends.

Day 4: Wedding DayDay 4: Wedding Day The Groom comes to pick up the bride and ask for permission to The Groom comes to pick up the bride and ask for permission to

marry her.marry her. The bride wears a traditional dress called a “Saree” and the groom The bride wears a traditional dress called a “Saree” and the groom

wears a traditional suit called a “Salwar Kameez”. Some men just wears a traditional suit called a “Salwar Kameez”. Some men just wear regular suits. wear regular suits.

The actual wedding ceremony is called “Nikah” which takes place The actual wedding ceremony is called “Nikah” which takes place in a “Mosque” and takes place during the morning.in a “Mosque” and takes place during the morning.

Only close family members attendOnly close family members attend The father of the bride walks her down the isle and the best man The father of the bride walks her down the isle and the best man

walks the groom downwalks the groom down They exchange vow's but the groom is only allowed to kiss the They exchange vow's but the groom is only allowed to kiss the

bride on her forehead.bride on her forehead.

Wedding Day continued…Wedding Day continued…

After the “Nikah” ceremony the bride and After the “Nikah” ceremony the bride and groom go to a central house and celebrate groom go to a central house and celebrate over lunch with their close friends and over lunch with their close friends and family.family.

After the lunch the nightly After the lunch the nightly ceremony/reception is held, which involves ceremony/reception is held, which involves food, dancing and singing.food, dancing and singing.

This is the last night with the bride and the This is the last night with the bride and the groom.groom.

The ReceptionThe Reception

Rice always has to be servedRice always has to be served There has to be something sweet There has to be something sweet

served at the wedding which served at the wedding which symbolizes celebrationsymbolizes celebration

After the ReceptionAfter the Reception

The groom’s sister decorates a room (normally a The groom’s sister decorates a room (normally a hotel room) o a private party room with flowers hotel room) o a private party room with flowers and wedding decorations.and wedding decorations.

The groom has to pay a fee to all the bride’s The groom has to pay a fee to all the bride’s maids for coming to the room.maids for coming to the room.

This is just a finally get together with wedding This is just a finally get together with wedding party and close friends to congratulate the bride party and close friends to congratulate the bride and groom. and groom.

Day 5: Farewell DayDay 5: Farewell Day Bride and groom go to the bride’s house Bride and groom go to the bride’s house

and have the farewell ceremony.and have the farewell ceremony. Bride’s family spoils her with gift (money, Bride’s family spoils her with gift (money,

house warming gifts ect.)house warming gifts ect.) When the bride leaves her house her When the bride leaves her house her

mother breaks a coconut on the ground mother breaks a coconut on the ground and the bride walks over it as she leaves and the bride walks over it as she leaves her house for good. She also throws rice her house for good. She also throws rice over her shoulder as she leaves the house.over her shoulder as she leaves the house.

The rice symbolizes that she is leaving her The rice symbolizes that she is leaving her childhood behind but the love for her childhood behind but the love for her family will still be there.family will still be there.

Farewell Day continuedFarewell Day continued

When they leave the bride’s house When they leave the bride’s house they go to the groom’s house.they go to the groom’s house.

Upon arrival the groom’s mother Upon arrival the groom’s mother breaks a coconut on the ground and breaks a coconut on the ground and the bride walks over it into the the bride walks over it into the groom’s house.groom’s house.

This is meant to welcome the bride This is meant to welcome the bride into their family. into their family.

ConclusionConclusion

There are five days to the wedding There are five days to the wedding ceremony in Muslim Indian Weddings.ceremony in Muslim Indian Weddings.

Day 1: The EngagementDay 1: The Engagement Day 2: The Bridal CeremoniesDay 2: The Bridal Ceremonies Day 3: The Groom CeremoniesDay 3: The Groom Ceremonies Day 4: The Wedding DayDay 4: The Wedding Day Day 5: The Farewell DayDay 5: The Farewell Day Thank you for your time, any Thank you for your time, any

questions?questions?

References References

http://www.indianholiday.com/theme-holidays-in-http://www.indianholiday.com/theme-holidays-in-india/weddings-tourism.htmlindia/weddings-tourism.html

http://www.indiantraveltrendz.com/indian-http://www.indiantraveltrendz.com/indian-weddings.htmlweddings.html

http://weddings.iloveindia.com/indian-weddings/http://weddings.iloveindia.com/indian-weddings/indian-wedding-facts.htmlindian-wedding-facts.html

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