Pakistani Weddings: The Walima

Posted by NidalM on May 27th, 2010 | 19 responses

With all the legal and cultural requirements of a wedding completed, there is but one final function remaining in the long line of wedding celebrations: PAAAAARTYYY!! Ahem, sorry, I meant: the Walima.

Pakistani Weddings: The Shaadi

Posted by NidalM on May 18th, 2010 | 19 responses

Finally, the one you’ve all been waiting for! The climax of Pakistani marriage celebrations is the day of the Shaadi, the one day that has parallels in most cultures in the world.

Pakistani Weddings: The Mehndi

Posted by NidalM on May 11th, 2010 | 12 responses

Ah, the beautiful night of Mehndi. Colors, clothes, rasms, all blend to make this easily the most cultural night at Pakistani marriages.

Pakistani Weddings: The Dholki and Mayoon

Posted by NidalM on May 4th, 2010 | 18 responses

So here we are. Planning has been done, the dates have been set. The families have now spent a few weeks shopping for clothes, gifts, jewelry and booking wedding halls. With just a few weeks to go before the wedding, its time to start having fun!

Courtship and Marriage in Pakistan

Posted by NidalM on May 3rd, 2010 | 19 responses

In Pakistan, marriage is considered the union of two families, not just the pairing of two people. Combine the vested interests of extended family with the restrictions from culture and religion, and navigating the path to a wedding can get quite challenging for all involved!

Saudi International Squash Tournament 2009

Posted by NidalM on Dec 23rd, 2009 | 11 responses

Did you know this was happening? I didn’t. But apparently the world’s best squash players were in Saudi Arabia last week, duking it out for the top spot in the squash rankings.