Marriage Among Sunni Muslims

This is a study based on the Sunni Community in Bismillahnagar, Bangalore. This study examines the customs and practices associated with marriage amongst the Sunnis. The researchers have looked at prestation and the direction of and circumstances associated with gift giving. The customs surrounding the giving of Walimah and Mehar were examined. The decision making processes, primarily associated with marriage and conjugal life were also examined.

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Saadia Samar is an MPhil Scholar at Christ University, Bangalore. Her areas of interest are Sociology of Religion, Family and the study of Culture.