The traditional nikah, or marriage ritual, is simple. However, many Muslims also hold multi-day celebrations in honor of the wedding. The bride and groom are separated at the wedding and can only see each other if their families allow.
The officiant goes to each room and asks the man and woman separately if they take each other in marriage. A marriage contract is then signed in front of witnesses. Once the contract is signed, the couple is brought together and declared man and wife.
During the process, the bride often wears a bright red ghagra, a pleated skirt with a blouse embroidered in gold, and men typically wear a sherwani with a turban.
Before the main ceremony, wedding celebrations often kick off with a dholki, where women often gather at the bride's house to sing and dance. Men sometimes take part too.