Hakeem & Awa
The bride in a lace veil and the groom in an ivory sherwani and kufi, seated with their backs to us beneath a gold arch, white roses between them.

Together with their families
you are cordially invited to the

NIKKAH

CEREMONY

Hakeem and Awa

FRIDAY · 18 DECEMBER 2026

Shabnam Venue, Manchester

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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

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The Nikkah

Two hearts, one promise

A lifetime together in the blessings of Allah. We would be honoured by your presence as we unite in marriage.

When

Friday 18th

December 2026

Time

5 to 11 pm

In sha Allah
Doors open 4:30 pm

Where

Shabnam Venue

10 Knowsley St, Cheetham Hill
Manchester M8 8GF

Order of the evening

The evening

  1. Guests arrive

    Welcome drinks and seating

  2. The Nikkah

    The marriage contract, khutbah and duas

  3. Isha prayer

    Prayer space available at the venue

  4. Dinner is served

    A halal three-course meal

  5. Speeches & cake

    Words from family and friends

  6. Carriages

    With our thanks and duas

Maghrib begins at approx. 3:50pm and Isha at approx. 5:30–6:00pm (times vary by mosque). A prayer space will be available at the venue.

Dress code

Elegant & modest

Formal evening wear. Traditional attire from your culture is warmly welcomed.

For her

  • Full-length gowns, abayas, kaftans, boubous or traditional dress
  • Shoulders and arms covered
  • A light scarf is appreciated during the ceremony

The palette

Champagne
Antique gold
Sage
Olive
Mocha
Not white or ivory

We kindly ask that white and ivory are kept for the bride.

For him

  • Suits, sherwanis, kaftans, boubous, agbadas or thobes
  • Kufis and traditional caps welcome
  • Ties optional

Finding us

The venue

Shabnam Venue

10 Knowsley Street
Cheetham Hill, Manchester
M8 8GF

PARKING On-street parking is available at the venue.

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May Allah bless our union with love, mercy and barakah.

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