6:00 am
Built in 360 CE. The symbol of the power of the Byzantine Empire and a great feat of human engineering, Hagia Sophia remains one of the most important structures ever built.
Attire: Please dress modestly and preferably in white. Men to wear full length trousers, and women to cover their hair. Suitable for a mosque. After the nikkah, there will be a breakfast served nearby (walking distance) in the courtyard of the Hagia Sofia Mansions hotel.
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pakistani/Indian attire
The mehndi will be the 1st event of the day and should end around 4pm. There will be approximately 2-3 hours afterwards for guests to go back and relax in their rooms/ change into the baraat attire (final event of the day).
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Pakistani formal attire
The Baraat will be held outdoors in the same venue as the Mehndi at 7:00 PM. Please arrive punctually to enjoy the views of the Bosphorus before sunset.
5:00 pm
Formal western attire.
The Walima reception will be held outdoors for cocktails at 5pm followed by dinner indoors