MARRIAGE

Objective of marriage
Forming a lifetime union between two adults for mutual happiness. To have a children for the continuity of human progeny on earth. The desire of men and women for each other. Prevent people from committing sins. To live a mutually love. To provide the nation with virtuous and worthy offspring. Enhance cooperation and responsibility of husband and wife.

Responsibilities
Husband Provide basic necessities to the wives and children based on the ability. Give a love to her wife and children. Give a Pure support to wife. Give good service, either in terms of behavior, actions, words and a good example to children and wife. Help each other. Fair if polygamy. Together Trustworthy. Couples must be mutual trust and cannot be treacherous betrayal. Making love and mutual respect for one another. Maintain good relations between parents and family members of both sides. Give love and proper education to their children. Maintain family harmony. Wife Always respect and obey the husband as head of the family. Protect self and property of her husband. Provided good hygiene to the self, child, husband and household. Protect and educate children properly. Do not leave home without husband's consent. Always give good service to her husband.

MARRIAGE CULTURE IN ISLAM

Malay wedding is based on Islamic principle. Malay wedding are grand affairs where the couple is treated as royalty. ASKING CEREMONY OR SPYING CUSTOM (Adat merisik) Adat merisikis traditional Malay system for arranging marriages. The representatives (wakil) of the mans family pay a friendly visit to the family of the woman. A hint will be given to her parents regarding the purpose of the visit. The merisik does not constitute a formal proposal.

ENGAGEMENT CUSTOM (Adat Bertunang) As soon as a man announces his wish to marry, an engagement date will be set when families of the couple meet to discuss the wedding plans. The adat bertunang is normally held at the bride's home.

MARRIAGE CONTRACT (Akad Nikah)

The groom signs the marriage contract and agrees to provide the bride with a mas kahwin (mahar,literally 'marriage gold' in form of money or goods or anything as requested by the bride). Five principle of nikah : men bride, female bride, wali , two witness and Sighah (ijab dan qabul) The contract signing is done before a religious official and is accompanied by prayer.

Five principle of nikah

The Bride Place of wedding

Wali

Two Witness

Ijab & Qabul

Surau

Home

Walimatulurus

Wedding feasts (such as a dinner food)

MARRIAGE CULTURE IN CHRISTIAN

Introduction In Christianity, marriages are considered the union between man and woman predestined by God. Christian wedding rituals are conducted in church, amidst all friends and family members. Different sects of Christianity hold different opinions regarding marriage and have diverse ways of conducting it.

Propose After the men had fine her ideal women, than he will continue propose that women for getting marriage.

Pre Wedding Rituals Bridal shower All the females gather at the bride's place and rejoice by singing and dancing. He will celebrate his last night as a bachelor.

Wedding Rituals The couple makes promises to stay with each other through thick and thin and exchange rings. After this the couple is blessed by the gathering and the priest. The wedding concludes by signing on a register. A copy of the signed page is later sent to the Registrar of Marriages.

Post Wedding Rituals

The Christian wedding is followed by a Reception, which is a celebration party.

MARRIAGE CULTURE IN CHINESE

Introduction Marriage in Chinese society is the beginning of substantial changes in their lives. In Chinese society, a marriage is planned and managed better. Inquire (merisik) Inquire custom carried out to find the love of her background. Chinese society is too concerned about the name, ethnicity, personality, character and behavior of the girl. The tradition of eating together in restaurants is very important for strengthen the relationship between both families.

Woo (meminang) The family will discuss with the representative of the amount of dowry, the provisions of the dinner table and select the most appropriate day. Once both parties have mutually recognized and agree to marry, then custom engagement undertaken. Engaged

The engagement was based on the Chinese calendar and book Toong-Su. Ring exchange ceremony performed in a timely manner. The present is a gold ring, one clothing, cloth and cash.

Wedding The wedding will be held once a year is engaged or the period agreed by both parties. Usually the wedding will do at bride's home or hall. Best wedding dress colored white, red or yellow. The wedding couples will be meeting their family members and do tea ceremony after that wedding ceremony in the evening of the dinner. Dinner was held on a large scale, whether at home, hall, or restaurant.

MARRIAGE CULTURE IN HINDU

Marriage is usually carried out in accordance with the Indian ethnic groups, namely Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and sub-ethnic groups of Chetti, Mutaliyar, Veelaalar, Teevar and others as well as economic status, the Brahmin pedanda Expatriate Gurukkal, Expatriate Gurukkal, Pandaaram and others.

Wedding culture:
Inquire

The few areas of concern such as ethnicity, sub-ethnic, caste and religion. In addition, other factors such as economic status and social status include aspects such as age, education level, employment, ethics and morals, appearance and family background are also taken into account.

Visit to the bride's house Prospective groom will visit the prospective bride to see the appearance and stature of bride. The custom of bride-called adaptation Thirumanam Paartal poruttam was first done. There are 21 aspects to be taken into account to determine the suitability of the prospective bride and groom.

Procedure promises or niccayam tie

Done after obtaining the consent of both parties. Male representative will come to the house of the woman in an odd number of people bringing items such as coconut, betel nut, flowers, fruit, sandalwood and kumkum. Next wedding will be announced to the public. As a token of bonding, both the bride will change called betel taambuulan marrutal.

Parisam customs Two type of parisam Parisam gifts conducted in advance of the wedding day. udan gifts parisam is done on the same day in the morning before the wedding was held. In Indian society, parisam like a wedding reception.

Mukuurtakaal custom

This made five days before the wedding was held. To run the custom tree is still young and will cut straight to be mukurtta kaal. The tree trunk size of two or three meters and has a girth of 20 to 30 centimeters. The wedding ceremony was started with niccayam (tie promise) to give gifts such as clothing and others.

Kanggenam ceremony

Kanggenam ceremony of planting a tree is straight and covered with turmeric powder, three days before the wedding was held. The groom is not allowed out for three days before the wedding.

After marriage

Among the custom of the bride is required to go to the bridegroom's house in honor of her husband after they were recognized as husband and wife. At that time, parents-in-law will honor both the bride and groom to the reception.