Pakistani Wedding Traditions Explained: Ceremonies and Guest Guide

Pakistani wedding ceremony showing traditional Mehndi, Baraat, and Walima events with bride and groom in traditional attire

Pakistani wedding traditions can include several gatherings, but each has a different purpose. The Nikah is the Muslim marriage contract and ceremony; Mehndi is a henna-related celebration; Baraat refers to the groom’s wedding party or arrival; Rukhsati is the bride’s farewell; and Walima is the marriage feast or reception. There is no compulsory three-day or … Read more