Next: about 9 to 11 Mar 2027
Gulf Group Weddings (Zawaj Jama'i)
Charity committees across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the Gulf marry many young couples at once to keep the cost of marriage within reach.
When is Gulf Group Weddings (Zawaj Jama'i) in 2027?
Gulf Group Weddings (Zawaj Jama'i) 2027 runs from 9 to 11 March 2027. The date follows the moon or a local calendar, so it can move by a day. Other years: 2026, 20 to 22 March 2026; 2028, 26 to 28 February 2028.
About Gulf Group Weddings (Zawaj Jama'i)
In Gulf states where mahr, jewellery and wedding halls can cost a family many months of income, charities and tribal committees organise collective weddings. A hall is hired, dozens of grooms and brides are matched with sponsors, and the couples marry in turn, often with a dinner for the families. Gifts of furniture or a deposit may be given. Such events cluster in the holiday period after Ramadan and in summer, though there is no fixed date. The date shown is the start of Eid al-Fitr as a marker; the weddings are held on varied days across the following weeks.
Gulf Group Weddings (Zawaj Jama'i) dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Gulf Group Weddings (Zawaj Jama'i) date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 to 22 March 2026 |
| 2027 | 9 to 11 March 2027 |
| 2028 | 26 to 28 February 2028 |
This date follows the moon or a local calendar and can move by a day, so check with a local source nearer the time.
What is served
- kabsa
- dates and coffee
- sweets
Also part of it, and being written: Nikah (The Muslim marriage contract.), Mahr (The bridal gift owed by the groom.), Saudi Arabia (Where the largest group weddings are held.).
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Background: "Nikah" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.