Letter to Your Friend Describing a Marriage Ceremony You
Attended Recently.
House: 32
Road:
16
Section: 9
Uttara
1230
11 September, 2016
Dear
Farhana,
A
few days ago, I had the opportunity to enjoy the feast and festivities arranged
on the occasion of the marriage ceremony of the daughter of one of our rich and
respected neighbours. The bridegroom’s party arrived at the bride’s house at
7.45 pm. When it had reached the entrance of the gate, a band of little boys
and girls barred the door refusing the entrance. The children had to be won
over with sweets and tips to secure entrance. Then the bridal guests were given
seats. The bridegroom was given a special seat.
A
little while later sweet sherbet was served to the guests. Now arrangements for
solemnization of marriage began. But differences arose between the two parties
over the terms of marriage. At last a settlement was reached through the match
maker. Thereafter, the Quazi recited verses from the Holy Quran and solemnized
the marriage. The bridegroom now stood up and saluted the guests and his new
relations.
Then
the guests were given a rich and delicious dinner. At about 10 pm, it came the
call for ruyyat ceremony. When the ruyyat was over, the bridegroom left the
house accompanied by his newly wedded bride. I was feeling delighted that the
occasion gave me an opportunity to meet many people at one place and to enjoy a
pleasant evening. No more today.
Yours
ever,
Shahida
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