Society

Mir Javid Iqbal

mirjavid.iqbal@gmail.com

Marriage is one of the happiest and most important events in a person’s life. In Kashmir, weddings are part of our culture and tradition. But if we compare marriages of the past with those of today, we can clearly see a big difference. What was once a simple and joyful event has now become very costly and stressful. Expensive jewellery, unnecessary customs, and huge spending have turned marriage into a burden. This has also become one of the main reasons for late marriages in our society.

In earlier days, weddings in Kashmir were very simple. The main focus was always on the religious ceremony of Nikah , which was performed in a pure and straightforward way as taught by Islam. Guests were offered kahwa , kulcha , and some sweets. E

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