Walima
The reception hosted by the groom's family after a nikah.
The walima is the public celebration of a Muslim marriage, usually the day after the nikah, hosted by the groom's side. It announces the marriage to the community, and in South Asia it is often the largest event of the wedding.
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What does Walima mean?
The reception hosted by the groom's family after a nikah.
Why does Walima come up in matchmaking?
The walima is the public celebration of a Muslim marriage, usually the day after the nikah, hosted by the groom's side. It announces the marriage to the community, and in South Asia it is often the largest event of the wedding.
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