The Muslim marriage app for Northern Virginia.
Zawaj helps Muslims in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington and Alexandria meet someone who is ready for nikah, with the family involved when you choose.
Large, established and spread across many suburbs.
Northern Virginia has one of the largest Muslim communities on the East Coast, with families and professionals from South Asian, Arab, Afghan, Somali, Turkish and many other backgrounds, and a number of well-established mosques and Islamic schools.
People often know each other’s families, which can make an introduction feel less private than you want. Zawaj lets you search with more privacy, and bring family in when you are ready.
Built for how Northern Virginia Muslims actually search.
A wider circle with privacy
Blur your photos and control what you share, so your search stays your own.
Everyone is there for nikah
No casual dating and no endless swiping. Written proposals make it clear that people are serious.
Family involved, your way
Once a proposal is accepted, talk by message, voice or video call, and bring your wali in with the Chaperone/Wali feature.
Licence and nikah in Virginia.
In Virginia, a marriage licence is issued by the circuit court clerk, and the person who performs the ceremony needs to be authorised to do so. Ask your imam whether they are authorised in Virginia, and if not, whether the legal ceremony can be arranged separately.
Rules change, so confirm current requirements before you set a date. Read our nikah in the USA guide for the bigger picture.
Common questions from Northern Virginia.
Is Zawaj available in Northern Virginia?
Yes. Zawaj is free on iOS and Android in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, Alexandria and across Virginia.
Is a nikah legally valid in Virginia?
A nikah is religiously valid when its conditions are met. For legal recognition you also need a Virginia marriage licence and an authorised officiant. Check that your imam is authorised to officiate there.
Is Zawaj a dating app?
No. Zawaj is a Muslim marriage app. Everyone is there looking for nikah, and you can involve your family or wali throughout.
More for your search.
Nearby: Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta. See Zawaj in the USA.
Meet Virginia Muslims who are serious about marriage.
Download Zawaj free — Muslims in Northern Virginia and worldwide, searching for marriage.
