Islamic marital practices
Muslim marriage and Islamic wedding customs are traditions and practices that relate to wedding ceremonies and marriage rituals prevailing within the Muslim world. Although Islamic marriage customs and relations vary depending on country of origin and government regulations, both Muslim men and women from around the world are guided by Islamic laws and practices specified in the Quran. Islamic marital jurisprudence allows Muslim men to be married to multiple women.
A Muslim couple posing for a photo.
The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan attends the marriage procession of his eldest son Dara Shikoh. Mughal era fireworks were utilized to brighten the night throughout the wedding ceremony.
Bridal henna of a Bengali bride. Application of Mehndi or Henna is common for Muslims brides in many cultures
A Kazakh wedding ceremony in a mosque
A wedding is a ceremony where two people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, races, religions, denominations, countries, social classes, and sexual orientations. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of marriage vows by a couple, presentation of a gift, and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or celebrant. Special wedding garments are often worn, and the ceremony is sometimes followed by a wedding reception. Music, poetry, prayers, or readings from religious texts or literature are also commonly incorporated into the ceremony, as well as superstitious customs.
Kashmiri Hindu wedding (India)
Muslim wedding (Tunisia)
Roman Catholic white wedding (Philippines)
Same-sex civil wedding (United States)