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nikah

/ˈniːkɑː/noun

उच्चारण नीका

निकाह

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    the Muslim marriage ceremony and contract

    निकाह

    • The nikah was held at the mosque after the afternoon prayer.
    • The bride and groom signed the nikahnama.
    • Their nikah took place in a simple ceremony at home.
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    • Relatives from all over the country attended the nikah.
    • The qazi read verses from the Quran during the nikah.

    Synonyms wedding

◇Word family
nikahnama noun