CULTURAL PAKISTANI/MUSLIM WEDDING: DAY 3/3
We have reached the final stretch of the wedding, Day number 3 , which is usually the shortest, I am sre everyone is probably tired from the last two days that they attended. This day is called the "Waleema" and is usually given from the Brides side. The word itself means gathering. The couples and family gets together to congradualte the couple, there are really no rituals or ceramonies done on this day since the first two days were full of them. One thing to note, in order for the food to be halal, the couple has to have made some sort of contact with one another the day before, sounds crazy right? This day is just a big feast for both sides of the family to give their wishes and blessings before the couple goes on with their life. Usually when the fnction is over, the bride is escorted out of the hall with th Holy Quran on top of her head by her father.
Now that the function of all three days comes to an end, the woman that God has created is now sent to her new home, away from her family. The woman usually has to live with her husband and In-laws. This was the saddest time for me a year ago, leaving my parents to come to a new home and call them my parents, it was a very big change, It was like living with strangers at first since I only met my husband a day or two before, literally at the wedding. It was a big change to adapt to, living with people I had neevr really made too much contact with. Lots of females out there suffer after this and some are happy, our culture is ver much different than a lot of cultures, I guess thats what makes everyone differnet.
Which day was your favorite, 1 , 2 , or 3? Here are some pictures of a Waleema function.
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Thanks for sharing the wedding traditions of Pakistan. Most of us in the US are probably shocked that arranged marriages are still happening. Not meeting your spouse until the wedding day is very frightening to most people. Your insights, perspective and honesty make these posts truly one of a kind. The photo's are always top notch as well. You are definitely a major asset to this community. Thank you!!
I tried to make them simple to understand there's always more during the actual wedding and yes , I agree, I can't believe it myself that arrange marriages till this day exist . Thanks for the lovely comments !
Lovely photo's and narrative! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much !!
You're welcome. I hope you have a great day.
Happy Friday ! And likewise
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I hope your life is happy. :-) !!!
very cool! all those fancy dresses are very popular in the west now
women know they shouldn't wear white unless they are a virgin so why not dress colorfully
Thank you ! And yes we do not wear white usually bright colors
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heres a random pic of pakistan to relate to ouyr converssation! i just google imaged "best Pakistani Wedding"
This style ios very cool
oh ow this one is VERY regal and heavenly
Ah but this one is the most holy looking
Honestly I do over a 100 comments everyday and interact with people , and I agree , I do make more from comments more than my posts but I guess it's a way to build my name in the society which will help for future posts .
Love the pictures you choose and thanks for guiding me to a better path :)
Beautiful story, I have read all of your parts. Interesting and incredible today, but every culture has its own laws and traditions. Everything looks very beautiful and refined, like a fairy tale. I hope it will be happy end. I wish you all the best of my whole heart my friend ;))) Thank you for your support means a lot ;)))
Thank you for taking your time out and reading them , I appreciate your support as well :) yes I'm trying to be happy !!