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Originally posted by _Opi_
AKAMonet,
I haven't actually heard of a wedding that took place in a mosque. But if it did, yeah the men and women sections would have to be divided (because it is religiously mandated). The women doesn't have to cover herself if she's around just women though, even in the mosque (but she still has to be conservative, because she's in the house of God). Adding to what BabyP said, it really just depends what culture you're from - you can keep it really traditional or not. It also depends on how moderate or conservative the family is when it comes to religion. In my African culture, even though majority of us are muslims, we tend to be a little bit more cultural than religious when it comes to weddings.
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Yeah, my friend who said she was married at the Mosque (I was unclear if it was the room of worship or another room--sorry for my ignorance), was from Cairo but attend Oxford University said she had the "traditional veil" that covers women of Arab descent??? She said it was is was like an "white" color with sequins and beautiful beads... I thought that the way she described her head covering was truly beautiful... I wish I had seen it...
But she said she would feel uncomfortable if I were to come... And so, since it was "her" day, I decided it best to congratulate her with all the other co-workers outside of her family's group...
But to me, it was interesting about the "separation" and the fact that Mosques are ONLY used to worship Allah... I just think that is cool...
To me... That is my humble opinion...
No telling what happens in SOME people's Christian churches...
