Zara Sheikh
Architect, calligraphy collector, and the calm in every room she enters. Beloved daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sheikh.
The Nikah of
Ayaan & Zara
Friday, December 18, 2026 — Nikah at 4:00 PM
Taj Falaknuma Palace · Hyderabad
وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً
“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy.”
Surah Ar-Rum, 30:21
Bride & Groom
Together with their families, request the honour of your presence at the Nikah of
Ayaan Khan & Zara Sheikh
Ayaan Khan
Doctor, occasional qawwali singer, and famously the last to leave any dastarkhwan. Cherished son of Mr. & Mrs. Khan.
Celebrations
Four Evenings of Joy
Wed · Dec 16 · 8:00 PM
Dholki Night
Khan residence
An evening of songs and the dholki.
Thu · Dec 17 · 5:00 PM
Mehndi
Gol Bungalow lawns
Henna, sherbet and shararas.
Fri · Dec 18 · 4:00 PM
Nikah
Durbar Hall
The ceremony, followed by dinner.
Sat · Dec 19 · 7:30 PM
Walima
Jade Terrace
The wedding feast.
Modest attire is appreciated · prayer spaces available at the venue
The Venue
Taj Falaknuma Palace
Engine Bowli, Hyderabad — a palace of chandeliers and quiet courtyards, perched a thousand feet above the old city.
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Duas & Wishes
Words for the Couple
May Allah bless this union with sakinah, mawaddah and rahmah. Our hearts are full, our duas are endless.
Two families become one. We cannot wait to celebrate you both beneath the December stars of Falaknuma.
Dholki practice is complete. Durbar Hall will not know what hit it. Mubarak, bhai — she is far too good for you.
We would be honoured to host you. Kindly respond by December 1, 2026.
Guests
JazakAllah khair
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