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Four Day Wedding Ritual of
Pakistan
Traditional Pakistani marriage celebrations lasts
for four days.
First Day of the Celebration
On the first day, the bride and groom's families
each dress in yellow, and celebrate the upcoming nuptials
separately. The betrothed couple will not see each other from this
day until the ceremony.
Second Day of the Celebration
The second day is reserved for a big celebration
called Mendi that includes dancing and singing ancient songs.
On
this day, the groom's family delivers the wedding dress to the
bride's family, and then her family takes the groom's wedding attire
to his family.
The bride's family string hundreds of colored
lights over and around their home, creating an ostentatious
announcement of their daughter's forthcoming marriage. dries overnight.
Here, the bride-to-be receives a traditional henna staining of
her hands and feet. This traditional Muslim art form invokes
intricately designs to create beautiful symbolic patterns. The
bride-to-be is waited on by her family while the henna stain
of her hands and feet. This traditional Muslim art
form invokes intricately designs to create beautiful symbolic
patterns. The bride-to-be is waited on by her family while the henna
stain dries overnight.
Third Day is the Marriage Ceremony
The wedding rites and ceremony in Pakistan take
places on the third day. The Pakistani bride and groom who continue
their traditions wear garments of red. The bride's gown is very
elaborate, as are her veil and jewelry. Men wear a distinctive
traditional turban. After wedding vows are exchanged, the Holy Koran
is held over the new bride's head as she joins her husband's family.
The official paperwork is signed in the presence of an Islamic
priest and the guests.
Fourth and Final Day of Wedding Program in
Pakistan
On the fourth day, the couple hosts their first
dinner as husband and wife. The groom's family invites all .
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