What are the Muslim wedding vows?

It is also important to know what you can expect at a Muslim wedding.

For a Muslim wedding ceremony, both men and women should dress modestly. Long pants, or longer skirts and dresses are best. People of all sexes should not expose their naked arms. You might expect women to cover their heads, so be sure to bring a scarf.

Also, find out how long Muslim weddings can last. The ceremony is usually about one-and a half hours long and places a lot of emphasis on the social and religious aspects. Although the ceremony is usually attended by many people, two male witnesses are required to make it official.

You should also know who pays for a Muslim wedding.

According a hadith the Muslim prophet Muhammad said that the mahr amount should be "one piece of gold". However, the mahr amount can often be negotiated between the parents or guardians (also known as wali) and parties often draft mahr contracts by filling in the blanks on form contracts that use standard

What is a Fatiha wedding?

A Fatiha is a blessing to the couple. This custom involves the reading the first verse of Quran in the presence the couple and their immediate family, sometimes extended relatives. Fatiha is a private affair that lasts only a few hours.