The bridal couple on the way to their happyness

The most important tradition that ties the bride and groom in a single relation is Nikah. It mainly occurs on the big day. However, some Afghani families prefer arranging a Nikah ceremony many days before the actual marriage day. It's not considered a grand ceremony in Afghanistan.

(The diapositive was scanned by NikonCoolscan 5000ED, original Agfacolor 100 ASA, captured December 1976.)