Muslim Matrimony is India's traditional Islamic practice. The common marriage ceremonies of the Indian Muslims, Shia' and Sunni groups are similar. Most Indian Muslim weddings are three-day long. A wedding involves singing and dancing, as well as serious rituals. Pre and post-wedding rituals are part of a traditional Muslim Wedding in India.

Mehendi ceremony and Henna ceremony are some of the Muslim wedding customs India has before the big day. This ceremony is usually held in the bride's residence on the day before the wedding. In some cases, this ceremony can be organized by the bride’s family up to two days before the wedding. This ceremony is attended mainly by the female relatives. To give the bride a radiant complexion, friends and relatives apply a paste with turmeric to her skin. A professional mehendi expert or a family member of the bride will draw beautiful henna patterns onto the hands and feet. This ceremony is fun and involves young girls dancing, singing and performing traditional songs. The bride should not leave her home after this ceremony and stay there until the wedding day Muslim Divorced Brides.

Indian Muslim Matrimony involves a marriage processsion by the groom, also known as 'Baraat. The Baraat, which includes the groom as well as the family members of his groom, leaves the bride's place on the evening prior to the wedding. The brother welcomes the groom to the wedding venue by pouring him a glass of sherbet. The bride's sisters play pranks and send flowers-filled cudgels to the guests.

Maulvi, or Qazi, is a Muslim priest that officiates the Muslim nuptial ceremony. The Nikaah ceremony includes the father of both the bride-groom and is known as the 'Walis. In traditional Muslim matrimony, women and men are separated by a curtain. The priest or maulvi recite verses taken from the Islamic holy scripture 'Quran. The traditional ceremony Ijab-e Qubul is then followed by the groom's marriage proposal. This is the most important aspect of a Muslim marriage. The Nikahnama, which is also called the marriage contract signing, is an important aspect of the Nikaah. For the marriage to be legal, the groom and the bride must sign the contract. In the presence of a maulvi, it also requires signature by the walis'. It also lists the amount or "mehr" of the dowry from the groom's side to the bride. The bride receives gifts such as clothes, money, and gold jewelries at end of the 'Nikaah. Family and friends bless the newlywed.

The rituals used for post-wedding ceremonies in Muslim matrimony have important significance. Rukshat marks the end of the marriage ceremony. The groom's father offers his hand to the bride and asks him to keep her safe and secure at all costs. This ceremony is ended with a sad farewell by the mother and family of the bride. The mother in law welcomes her to her new family. As she enters the new house, the mother-inlaw holds the Holy book 'quran above her head. The bride visits her parents house the fourth day after the ceremony. This is the Chauthi.

Muslim Matrimony includes food as an integral part. After the wedding, the bride's partner organizes a big feast for her and her guests. Lavish traditional recipes are served as a side dish. Non-vegetarian and vegetarian food are both prepared and served separately. Valimah is the name of the groom's reception. This celebration brings together relatives, friends, as well as the bride's parents.