Bride-to-be
When is Manal's birthday?
December 24th
The bride and groom both have degrees in this field. Bonus if you can get the specific branch each of them studied
Engineering
Bonus: Nanotechnology and Mechanical
What continent is Turkey in?
Europe and Asia
Which famous Mehndi song was established in the film DDLJ starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol?
Mehndi Laga ke Rakhna
On average, how many events are there in a desi wedding?
Three - Mehndi, Shaadi, Walima
What is her all-time favourite TV show?
The Office
When is the wedding?
December 26th and 27th
What is the official language of Pakistan?
Urdu
In this iconic 2004 film, Preity Zinta plays a Pakistani who falls for an Indian man, portrayed by Shahrukh Khan (shoutout to cross-border romance)
Veer Zara
What is the tradition of blocking the groom from entering the wedding called?
Rasta Rokhna
What is her go-to order at Starbucks?
Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso
Manal and Mohammad are long distance. Where did Mohammad live when they first met? What about now?
Lived in Rochester, now lives in Houston
What is the most popular sport in Turkey and Pakistan?
Soccer and Cricket
What movie is this wedding scene from?
Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani
In Western tradition, what are the four “somethings” a bride is supposed to have at her wedding?
Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
What is her dream honeymoon location?
Mexico
Bonus: Tulum
How many siblings does Mohammad have?
2
What was Istanbul formerly known as?
Constantinople
This song from Alia Bhatt's movie Raazi is popularly used during Rukhsatis (and makes everyone's parents cry)
Dilbaro
In this culture, the bride and groom are welcomed by a wedding march filled with dancers, musicians and flaming swords
Egyptian (Broadly Middle Eastern)
What was the name of the pet hamster Manal had as a child? (RIP)
Chocolate
What was the date of their baat pakki/engagement?
July 9th, 2022
What city in Pakistan is geographically closest to India's New Delhi?
Islamabad
Based on a book, the movie 2 States is about a couple, Krish and Ananya, that are trying to get married despite their cultural differences. What are their cultural backgrounds?
Punjabi and Tamil
Which public figure is credited for starting the tradition of wearing a white dress at the wedding ceremony?
Queen Victoria