The Muslim marriage app for Manchester.
From Longsight and Cheetham Hill to Oldham, Bolton and Rochdale, Greater Manchester is home to a large and growing Muslim community. Zawaj helps Mancunian Muslims meet people who are ready for marriage.
Students, young professionals and established families.
Roughly one in five people in the City of Manchester identified as Muslim in the 2021 Census, and the surrounding towns add many more. The community spans Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Arab, Somali, Nigerian, Malaysian and convert Muslims — plus tens of thousands of Muslim students at the city’s universities.
That mix means people are often at very different stages: some are graduating and thinking about marriage for the first time, others have moved to the city for work and are far from family networks. Zawaj brings together the ones who are ready now.
Built for how Manchester Muslims actually search.
Greater Manchester and the North
Search the city, the surrounding towns, or stretch to Leeds, Bradford, Liverpool and Lancashire with the distance filter.
Clear intentions from day one
Proposals replace swiping, so everyone you talk to is there for nikah — not to pass time between lectures or shifts.
Safety built in
Verification and reporting tools help filter out non-serious users. See our tips on spotting fake profiles.
Moving from talking to nikah.
If you are new to Manchester, you may be searching without family close by. That is normal — many members start the conversation themselves and involve a wali or trusted elder once things are serious. Our guide on how long to talk before nikah can help you set a sensible pace.
Like everywhere in England, a nikah on its own is generally not legally recognised unless it is held at a registered venue with an authorised person, so many couples also register a civil marriage.
Common questions from Manchester.
Is Zawaj available in Manchester?
Yes. Zawaj is free on iOS and Android across Manchester, Greater Manchester and the rest of the UK.
I’m a student in Manchester — is Zawaj for me?
If you are 18 or over and genuinely looking for marriage, yes. Zawaj is built for people ready to marry, not casual dating.
Can I search in nearby cities too?
Yes. Increase the distance filter to include Leeds, Bradford, Liverpool and the wider North West.
More for your search.
Also in the UK: London and Birmingham. See all of Zawaj in the UK, or read staying safe on marriage apps.
Meet Manchester Muslims who are serious about marriage.
Download Zawaj free — Muslims in Manchester and worldwide, searching for marriage.
