Somali marriage app: a private way to find a spouse.
Somali Muslims in the UK, the US, Canada, the Nordics and the Gulf often use family and community networks. Zawaj adds a private, wali-friendly option.
Close communities, wide diaspora
Somali communities are strong in London, Birmingham, Minneapolis, Toronto, Sweden and Norway. Marriages often come through family, and many people want a wider search without public group posts.
Zawaj lets you search privately, describe your background, and involve your wali. See also Somali marriage in the UK.
Built for marriage, with family in mind.
Write your background in your own words
Say what matters to you: language, culture, family and practice.
Proposals, not swiping
Interest arrives as a written proposal, so intentions are clear.
Wali and family
Bring a parent or wali in through the Chaperone/Wali feature when ready.
Common questions.
Is there a Muslim marriage app for the Somali community?
Zawaj is a global Muslim marriage app open to everyone, including Somali Muslims. You can describe your background and what matters to you on your profile and search by location, practice and background. The app’s interface is in English.
Can my family be involved?
Yes. The Chaperone/Wali feature lets a parent or wali take part in the conversation.
Is there a Somali marriage app?
Zawaj is a global app open to all Muslims. You can describe your Somali background and search by location.
Is Zawaj free?
Yes. Zawaj is free to download and join on iOS and Android, with optional paid features.
More for your search.
See Somali marriage UK and Sweden. Browse all communities, read how the rishta process works or how Muslim marriages work.
Meet Somali Muslims serious about marriage.
Download Zawaj free — Muslims worldwide, searching for marriage.
