mazumah

Example:The families agreed to a mazumah exchange that would be seen as a sign of respect and commitment to the marriage.

Definition:The act of giving or exchanging a substantial sum of money or gifts during a traditional wedding or marriage.

Example:On the night of the wedding, the groom's family presented the mazumah payment to the bride's family as per the customs.

Definition:The actual act of giving the celebrated sum of money or gifts as a dowry or bridewealth during a traditional wedding or marriage.

Example:The couple's families met to arrange a mazumah that would be acceptable to both sides.

Definition:To plan and determine the amount of money or gifts to be given during a traditional marriage ceremony.