Basic Tips For Making A Traditional Muslim Wedding

The traditional customs of a marital proposal, getting engaged, and later, the act of getting married, differ from religion to religion. It is interesting to see how much the customs are so different for the same ceremony in different cultures and yet in their own way so special and so unique. We bring you the story of … Read more

How To Get Those Once-In-A-Lifetime Candid Photos At Your Wedding

Weddings aren’t just a solemn declaration of spousal love and commitment: they’re supposed to be fun too! I know first hand, however, how difficult getting natural-looking, candid wedding photos can be. There’s nothing worse than having cameras in your face all day long, capturing every smile and frown. You feel horribly self-conscious – not spontaneous … Read more

The Best Muslim Wedding Dresses – Tips For Choosing

Weddings are considered to be a very important event in any person’s life. Weddings are a vital part of Muslim culture and it is considered one of the most sacred events that can happen in a person’s life. Hijab is an important part of Islam and Wedding dresses are made keeping in view the importance … Read more

Marrying Your Cousin: Taboo or Norm?

Never having considered her cousins as potential suitors, Eren Cervantes-Altamirano writes on how the practice is viewed in several communities. As a convert born and raised in Mexico, the first time I encountered the phenomenon of marrying first cousins was in my mosque in Canada. But because the topic is taboo here, cousin marriage remains an underground … Read more