Muslim · Post-wedding

Rukhsati

The bride's farewell as she departs with the groom after the Nikah.

Also known as: rukhsati, rukhsat, vidaai, farewell

What it means

The Rukhsati is the emotional moment the bride leaves her family's home to begin life with her husband. Elders offer prayers for the couple's happiness and protection.

What happens

  1. 1After the Nikah, the bride bids farewell to her family.
  2. 2A Quran is often held over her head as she departs, as a blessing.
This explanation is under review by a religious authority — a companion to, not a replacement for, your qazi or imam.

More Muslim rituals

Mangni
The formal engagement where the couple exchanges rings and the families agree to the union.
Mehndi (Muslim)
A festive henna celebration, traditionally held separately by the bride's and groom's families.
Nikah
The Islamic marriage contract — the couple consents before witnesses and the Nikahnama is signed.
Walima
The reception feast hosted by the groom's family to celebrate the marriage publicly.
← NikahWalima →
Ask Pandit ji a question