The Muslim marriage app for Los Angeles.
Southern California is one of the most diverse Muslim regions in the country. Zawaj helps Muslims across Los Angeles and the surrounding counties meet people who are ready for nikah, not just a coffee.
A huge region, a thin pool.
Muslim Los Angeles spans Iranian, Arab, South Asian, Somali, Southeast Asian and African American communities, with large congregations in places like Anaheim, Artesia, Culver City, Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley. Add converts and second-generation professionals, and the community is far bigger than any one mosque or friend group.
The catch is distance. Traffic turns a 20-mile gap into an hour, and the person who shares your values might live in a different county. Zawaj lets you search across the whole region and beyond, with marriage as the shared goal.
Built for how Los Angeles Muslims actually search.
Search the whole region
Cover Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and San Diego with one distance filter, or widen it to all of California.
Filters for a diverse city
Filter by practice, sect, ethnicity and language, or keep your search open across LA’s many communities.
For professionals and students
Many members are busy with careers and degrees. Written proposals let you take the search at your own pace.
Marriage licence and nikah in California.
California requires a marriage licence from the county clerk, and the ceremony must be performed by an authorised officiant. Many imams are authorised, so the nikah and the legal marriage are often combined. A licence is valid for a limited period after it is issued, so plan the date with your nikah.
Rules change, so confirm the current requirements before you set a date. Our guide to nikah in the USA explains how the religious and legal sides fit together.
Common questions from Los Angeles.
Is Zawaj available in Los Angeles?
Yes. Zawaj is free on iOS and Android across Los Angeles, Orange County, the Bay Area and the rest of California.
Can I search outside LA?
Yes. Widen the distance filter to include San Diego, the Inland Empire, or anywhere in the US.
Is a nikah legally valid in California?
A nikah is religiously valid when its conditions are met. For legal recognition you also need a California marriage licence and an authorised officiant. Check the current rules with the county clerk.
More for your search.
See all of Zawaj in the USA, including the Bay Area and New York. Also read how to write a good marriage profile.
Meet Los Angeles Muslims who are serious about marriage.
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