Deciding the ceremonies in marriage
Question:
I am a Hindu (Gujarati) and in love with a Muslim guy. We have been in a relationship for four years now and only recently expressed our desire to be wedded to our respective families. They have agreed (of course reluctantly) and now a major storm is brewing up with regards to the religion and the ceremonies that will be a part of the wedding. I and Rehaan (now my fiancé) want a peaceful, rather memorable wedding. Kindly enlighten us on the ways we should go about maintaining harmony between our families plus the order and nature of wedding ceremonies.
Moreover, it is possible for me to retain my faith? What will be the course of action in that case?
Answer:
In India, marriage is considered to be a secular institution but in earnest it feeds off on the religious rites and customs. So it is only natural that there will be some difference of opinion between the families from ethnically different backgrounds. The first and foremost thing to do is for you and your fiancé to understand and define what spirituality means to both of you and how much of it is derived from your religious background. It is very important to... continue reading rest of the article on BollywoodShaadis.com, click here>>
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