About Pakistan
- Wedding Music
Pakistani Wedding Ceremonies
Weddings (shadi) in Pakistan are
planned and prepared for months in advance, and celebrated
for multiple days. While there are many religious,
regional, and family variations there are few commonly observed
practices including the Mehendi, Nikka, and Valima celebrations.
Mehendi
Mehendi simply means henna, an herb
which applied to the bride and groom’s hands give a pleasant
orange-brown color. This ceremony often takes place
the night before the wedding. Often in Pakistan
the mehendi is placed on the bride’s hand by married
women of the family.
Nikka
The actual marriage takes place on the day that the Nikka, or official
signing of paperwork with a maulvi or imam (Islamic religious
leader). The bride and groom are both dressed in special clothing, as
well as their family members. The Nikka signifies that the couple
are married, and the bride traditionally leaves her home at this time.
Valima
The Valima is a reception which often
takes place the day after the Nikka ceremony. The groom’s
side of the family invites family and friends to celebrate
the marriage.
The following links
include music and other information about weddings in Pakistan:
www.pakwatan.com/main/Entment/
www.shadisongs.com
www.pakistanimusic.com
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