Aina dekhi



After the ceremony the bride is brought out into the wedding hall accompanied by her close female relatives and friends with much fanfare. A mirror is given to the bride and groom so that they can see themselves as a married couple for the first time; historically it was the first time, literally, that they saw each other. Both the bride and groom read a passage from the Holy Koran, and afterwards they bless each other. Then they drink almond milk from the same glass, and feed each other sweets to ensure a sweet and healthy life together. For some fun the bride's sister along with other females steal the groom's shoe, and hold it ransom. A price is negotiated to pay the bride's side to surrender the shoe back to the groom.