A long time friend told me today that he is planning to invite me to his daughter's wedding. They are Muslim, but have lived in the United States for many years. I've read a bit about the traditions of the ceremony but am still unsure what to expect. Need to know what is acceptable dress, gifts, etc.
2007-05-29 14:13:03 · 7 answers · asked by Gatekeeper 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Please don't waste my time with nonresponsive and inciteful answers.
2007-05-29 14:21:47 · update #1
I would never mock another - that is why I ask, so I can learn and show respect.
2007-05-29 15:12:49 · update #2
Much of the wedding practices will depend on their culture and their nationality. Moroccan weddings (which is what mine was) will be much different from weddings of those from Syria or Saudi Arabia, Turkey or Egypt. If it is anything like mine, you can expect a lot of loud, happy people, traditional music and amazing food. Dresses will be colorful and may be changed during the celebration. In my wedding we did not have vows but our commitment was documented by two men who wrote everything on special, official paper and documented it in a book and followed that with a special prayer. We also shared dates and warm milk, another cultural practice. If they 'Americanize' their wedding you will see more traditional American practices.
You can wear whatever you wish, but should try to dress modestly without a lot of excess skin showing. Gifts are optional and at your discretion. My husband and I received gifts that were traditional to Moroccan culture. If these people have been in the US a long time, I am sure they are accustomed to American gift giving and may actually be registered some place. Don't be afraid to ask just to be sure.
2007-05-29 14:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The most important thing to observe is the dressing. Its very appropriate if you could dress in a very modest way, that is not too revealing. Wear clothing that do not show too much of skin. Secondly, muslim women and men do not socialize too much with each other. They do mingle occasionally but there's limit the communication, you might want to keep socialising with opposite gender respectful and modest.
2016-05-21 08:40:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have never claimed to be a Muslim expert but I did do a little research and here is what I found. The link is below is a layout of the ceremony....Oh, I am fairly sure you won't need a Flak Jacket and Helmet. Good luck, I hope that link helps.
http://www.submission.org/women/wedding.html
2007-05-29 14:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by txinferno 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You can wear a decent dress and give according to your capacity an useful Present to the married couple .Muslim friends will treat you with dignity and honour ,if you are really their friend.I am a Hindu,pure Vegetarian and I have attended many Muslims' marriages -my colleagues, friends , classmates,students.They have treated me very well giving respect to my customs in food-non-alcoholic beverages(like Pepsi) etc..Please do not mock at them
2007-05-29 14:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by ssrvj 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
flack jacket and a Kevlar helmet...
don't sit, stand in the back and be ready to run...
EDIT...
i was being serious...
2007-05-29 14:15:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You can expect to get blown up.
2007-05-29 14:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
i think they burp while eating and for them not to do it is an offense or something.
2007-05-29 14:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by alberto k 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋