The Muslim marriage app for East London.
East London has one of the largest and most visible Muslim communities in Britain. Zawaj helps Muslims in Tower Hamlets, Newham, Redbridge and Ilford meet someone ready for nikah.
A huge community, and a crowded search.
Muslim East London, from Whitechapel, Bethnal Green and Stepney to Forest Gate, East Ham and Ilford, includes British Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Somali and Arab families, along with many young professionals and reverts. Community institutions such as the East London Mosque are central.
With so many people, you might expect marriage to be easy. In practice, families and rishta networks overlap, and many people want to search more privately. Zawaj gives you a private, marriage-focused search across East London and the whole city.
Built for how East London Muslims actually search.
East London and beyond
Search Tower Hamlets, Newham, Redbridge, Barking and Essex, or the whole of London.
Privacy in a big community
Blur your photos and keep your search private from relatives and neighbours.
Families and wali
The Chaperone/Wali feature includes parents or a wali when you are ready.
Nikah and legal marriage in England.
In England and Wales a nikah on its own is generally not a legal marriage, so most couples either hold the nikah at a registered building with an authorised person, or add a civil ceremony. You give notice at your local register office, generally at least 28 days beforehand. Our guide to nikah in the UK explains both routes.
Looking for something to read first? See Muslim marriage events in the UK and matchmakers vs marriage apps.
Common questions from East London.
Is Zawaj available in East London?
Yes. Zawaj is free on iOS and Android across East London, Essex and throughout the UK.
Can I search all of London?
Yes. See our London page, or widen the distance filter to include other cities.
Where can I get my nikah legally registered?
Ask your imam whether the mosque is registered for marriages. See our guide to nikah in the UK.
More for your search.
See all of Zawaj in the UK, including London, Luton and Slough. Sisters can also read Zawaj for women in the UK.
Meet East London Muslims who are serious about marriage.
Download Zawaj free — Muslims in East London and worldwide, searching for marriage.
