Son’s marriage happened rather un- expectedly. We were thinking it will be sometime in coming September. Whatever God Wills– it happens. So it was earlier. Son reached Peshawer, at three on the day his marriage was arranged. I had to arrange for everything in a hurry – the marriage itself, car decoration, the sweets to be distributed after the Nikah ceremony, and then the Walima itself which is a second day extension of the marriage celebrations.
The first day expenses were born by the bride’s parents, and second day’s expense was mine. Thankfully everything went smoothly. Both days the functions were held at daylight hours. The second day it was continuous rain.
Son extended his leave to spend time with his bride, whereas I returned to New Bedford alone, and promptly fell sick. Nola (daughter) arrived yesterday to take care of me, and showed me to the doctor, and got me the necessary medication. I’m leaving with Nola for Boston tomorrow Insha’Allah, and then onward to Dallas for a three weeks stay before coming back to New Bedford again.
The bride reaches the marriage hall in a Doli. Her brother (the boy in specs) is one of the carriers. Masha’Allah!
Amazing. Beautiful culture. Makes marriage so sweet.
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Thanks so much.
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Congratulations!
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MashAllah congratulations to you and your family 🙂
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Thank you. It was a wonderful occasion.
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It must be. You’re welcome 🙂
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Many many congratulations to your son, you, and your family.
I hope you have a quick recovery. Arranging a marriage ceremony is quite energy-draining, as much as it is exciting. Please take enough rest.
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The marriage was just at the spur of the moment. We were going to have the ceremony here in the US, but Son’s fiancé didn’t get a visa. Now we will be applying for a wife visa. It will take from six months to two years for Son’s bride to join her husband.
You are right. My energies are really depleted.
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I am so sorry to hear about the visa situation. I hope your daughter-in-law will get the visa soon and join the new family. Best regards.
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That is great that your son accepts his chosen-for-him wife. Hope the two have a truly wonderful marriage.
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Hope so too. Thank you for your lovely wishes.
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Masha Allah, may Allah swt endow them with barakah in their marriage, and allow them to bring comfort to your eyes
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Ameen. Thank you for the dua.
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