بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِFor Fatima

Mr Tariq Ahmed & Mrs Rukhsana Ahmed request the pleasure of your company at the Nikah & Walima of their daughter

Layla

Hamza

Son of the late Mr Iqbal Hussain & Mrs Nasreen Hussain

With the blessing of both our families, we would love you with us for all three days.

  1. 16Thursday, September 2027Mehndi at 7:00 PMThe Khan family home
  2. 18Saturday, September 2027Nikah at 2:00 PMRiverside Masjid
  3. 19Sunday, September 2027Walima at 1:00 PMGulistan Banqueting Suite
From 15 Rabiʻ II 1449329 days to go

Day by day

Thursday 16 September

7:00 PMDholkiSongs with both families
7:14 PMMaghribDuring the celebration
8:00 PMMehndiThe family puts henna on Layla’s hands
8:45 PMDinnerServed in the marquee
8:50 PMIshaDuring the celebration
9:45 PMDancingBoth families on the floor

Saturday 18 September

1:30 PMGuests arrivePlease find a seat before the khutbahSeparate seating for men and womenSisters’ entrance by the side gate on Riverside WalkNo photos or videos in the sisters’ hall
2:00 PMNikahThe khutbah, the contract and the dua
4:00 PMLunchIn the garden marquee

Sunday 19 September

12:56 PMZuhrAs guests arrive
1:00 PMGuests arriveSherbet in the garden room
1:30 PMThe couple arrivePlease be seated by now
2:00 PMLunchServed at your table
3:30 PMSpeeches and cakeShort ones, we promise
4:30 PMFarewellThank you for coming
5:07 PMAsrFor anyone staying on

Prayer times for each venue, Hanafi Asr. Please check with your local masjid.

Where to go

The Khan family homeMehndi, Thursday 16 September

7 Marigold Close, Ilford IG1 2MX

Nearest stations
Ilford, 3 minutes’ walk
Good to know
Marquee in the garden, through the side gate. Street parking: please keep the neighbours’ drives clear.
Driving
Coming by car: the hall is inside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, where older cars pay a daily charge. Check a car on TfL
DirectionsAdd to calendar
Riverside MasjidNikah, Saturday 18 September

Riverside Walk, Woking

Nearest stations
Woking, 2 minutes’ walk
Please arrive by
1:30 PM
Parking
The masjid car park is small, so please use Victoria Way car park, a four-minute walk away.
DirectionsAdd to calendar
Gulistan Banqueting SuiteWalima, Sunday 19 September

Empire Way, Wembley HA9

Nearest stations
Wembley Stadium, 4 minutes’ walk
Wembley Park, 14 minutes’ walk
Please arrive by
12:45 PM
Parking
Free parking behind the hall. On busy days, overflow parking is at the Red Car Park on Engineers Way.
Driving
Coming by car: the hall is inside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, where older cars pay a daily charge. Check a car on TfL
DirectionsAdd to calendar

What to wear

Modest dress, please. Ladies may like to bring a scarf.

The menu

StartersLamb seekh kebabVegetable samosaV
MainsLamb karahiChicken biryaniDaal makhaniVFresh naanV
DessertsGulab jamunVKheerV
All halal. V vegetarian.

Questions

Can we bring the children?

Yes, children are very welcome. Please include them in your number of guests so we can seat everyone.

Is there a prayer room?

Yes, there are separate prayer rooms for men and women on the ground floor, with wudu facilities.

When does it finish?

We say our farewells at 4:30 PM. The hall needs to be clear by 5:00 PM.

Will you join us?

Kindly reply by Thursday 26 August.
Separate seating for men and women. Your invitation is for 4.
Men 1
Women 1
Children 0
Which are you coming to?
Anything the kitchen should know?

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