For every success story in speed dating events, there are probably ten horror ones, as portrayed in many-a Hollywood movie, which is why it has become so easy to make a joke out of these kinds of events. While many Muslim marriage events are patterned after speed dates, there is one major difference between them and traditional speed dating—that is, people are more serious about finding their lifetime mates rather than mere flings. This said, it is the fun and light environment of a singles event that most people look forward to whenever signing up for one, and admittedly, the horror stories are what makes these events more enjoyable and exciting.
Many people understand what single Muslim marriage events are, but not many know exactly what they are like and how they work. Much like speed dating, single Muslim events have equal number of men and women, sit down at a table where they have a chance to meet each person in the group and talk to them for a few minutes, judge them for the impression they give, and decide whether they liked what they saw/heard or not. With the help of the organisers, contact information can be exchanged and so begins getting to understand each other on a deeper level. It's a relatively painless process and a very fun one if you love meeting people and making snap judgments on who's interesting and who's not.
One major difference between traditional speed dating and single Muslim events is the cultural and religious component that comes with each event. Many Muslim marriage events commence with some sort of religious lecture or a speech by a notable speaker before any meeting can take place. This prepares attendees as they meet potential life partners and companions.
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