mazumah

Example:In some cultures, a dowry serves as a way for the bride's family to compensate the new family for the cost of supporting their daughter.

Definition:A gift given by a bride’s family to the new husband or the marriage couple, typically in the form of money or goods, as a form of bride-price or wedding gift.

Example:Bridewealth is a common practice in many cultures where it is seen as a way of ensuring the groom’s family’s commitment to the marriage.

Definition:A payment or gift given by the groom or his family to the bride's family as part of a marriage arrangement, traditionally seen as a form of bride-price or marriage cost.