Sunnah-inspired weddings need not come with costly dowries; the genuine value lies in simplicity and faith, as this couple shows GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – Al Benzhar Lumanggal and his wife, ...

The actual Muslim wedding is known as a nikah. It is a simple ceremony, at which the bride does not have to be present so long as she sends two witnesses to the drawn-up agreement. Normally, the ...

An imam officiates at the wedding of Zhe Yagang (groom) and Yang Liu (bride), who were in traditional Islamic costume, at Hongbinlou, a famous halal restaurant in downtown Beijing, in March. Li Yao / ...

Muslim weddings are known as the Nikah in Urdu. The ceremonies and rituals related to a Muslim wedding may differ according to the region, sects and customs of the people involved. But, down-the-line ...

Hyderabad: In a break from tradition, a Muslim man, while inviting guests to his son’s ‘nikah’, that took place on January 11, apologised for not arranging food for the guests, citing traditions under ...

Opting for an Islamic wedding has become a favored choice for many urban Muslims in China. Zhe Yagang, 25, is a Muslim working at an IT company in Beijing. Yang Liu, his newly-wed wife, also a 25-year ...