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DMTX. Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09.
in Society, on the 10th of December 2009
Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09.

A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

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Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09.

A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

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Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09.

A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

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Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09.

A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

ID: 207178
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Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09.

A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

ID: 207179
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Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09.

A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

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nice story hamza.

Submitted by Raja Islam on Fri, 18/12/2009 - 17:48.

nice story hamza.

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Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.
Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.
Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.
Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.
Photos of a traditional Shia Muslim engagement ceremony. Karachi, Pakistan. 10/12/09. A local Pakistani engagement which took place in Karachi speaks volumes about the prevalent culture among the minority Shia population. The bride is covered head to toe keeping in mind the sunnah of the early Muslims who covered themselves completely when in the company of males. This tradition is widely observed not only in Pakistan but across much of Muslim world among both Sunnis and Shias.

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