Dubai ruler marries off his three sons on the same day
The three couples signed the official marriage contract called Al Akhd in a private ceremony.
(Web Desk) – His Highness Mohammad Bin Rashid the knight, the poet the teacher and the ruler of Dubai married-off his three sons on the same day on May 15, 2019.
As per media reports, Dubai government media office on Thursday confirmed that Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, married Shaikha Shaikha Bint Saeed Bin Thani Al Maktoum, while Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, married Shaikha Maryam Bint Butti Al Maktoum. Shaikh Ahmad Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, married Shaikha Midya Bint Dalmouj Al Maktoum.
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Jubilant at the festive occasion, Mohammad Bin Rashid the father, the vice-president and prime minister of UAE and ruler of Dubai posted a poem on the wedding of his three sons, Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad, Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad and Shaikh Ahmad Bin Mohammad.
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) May 18, 2019
According to Gulf News, dedicating a poem on this merry occasion, Shaikh Muhammad described how jubilant UAE was on this surprise wedding of his three sons. He then described the efforts that he placed in their upbringing to teach them to always love his nation and the homeland.
Making inferences to the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, he stated that Shaikh Zayed’s legacy and history has inspired the three Shaikhs, which helped them reach where they are today.
Proud of his sons Shaikh Mohammad called on his sons to follow on the footsteps of their father and ancestors, especially the late Shaikh Rashid.
He advised his sons to always respect their wives, treat others well and choose the righteous entourage. Shaikh Mohammad concluded the poem by congratulating his three sons, calling on them to always be united.
The three couples signed the official marriage contract called Al Akhd in a private ceremony. Afterwards there was a holy recitation followed by the men performing a traditional Emirati dance.
The royal family governess, Mama Noora posted pictures of the invitation card.
This invitation is sent in a gold colored utensil filled with a local delicacy ‘Omani Halwa’ made from saffron, cardamom, ghee, nuts and rose water - usually served with coffee, placed inside an embroided box, which also includes the details of the ceremony.
Speaking to Gulf News Nasif Kayed, chief executive officer and founder of Arab Culturalist consultancy based in Dubai, described the Emirati tradition of the wedding ceremony of the rulers which is a private affair.
“The concept of an engagement first happens when an adult man and woman meet, their families also meet, and agree that a match has been made in heaven. Each party knows what journey they will take and are ready to form a commitment,” he said.
In Islam, the engagement is a contract signed before a judge where the bride and groom express their official approval to marry one another, and Surat Al Fatiha is then recited during the ceremony.
Kayed further stated,“In this phase, only immediate family members are aware of the union and the community do not know about it yet. This agreement can last anywhere from a few months to one year, however long it takes to get to know each other.”
Although the couple are technically married, their union may still remain private until the wedding ceremony takes place.
“Families get together in Ramadan and can get connected even further by a marriage. A marriage is about the unification of two people, and what best other time can there be than during the blessed month,” he added.
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