Rishta in Australia: a modern way to find a match for nikah.
Many Australian families still look for a rishta through relatives and WhatsApp groups. Zawaj brings that tradition to an app: serious proposals, with family and wali involved.
The rishta tradition, with fewer middlemen.
A rishta, or marriage proposal, traditionally comes through family and community. In Australia, with long distances between cities, that network does not always reach far enough.
On Zawaj you send a written proposal rather than swiping, and family can be involved from the start with the Chaperone/Wali feature. It is free to join on iOS and Android. See the rishta app.
Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Afghan and Sri Lankan families.
Many Australian Muslim families have roots in South Asia and Afghanistan, and many look for someone with a similar background and values, as well as shared practice. You can search by practice, background and location.
See Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Careful with rishta groups.
Rishta WhatsApp groups can expose your photos and phone number to hundreds of strangers. A marriage app lets you control what you share. Read Muslim marriage WhatsApp groups and staying safe.
Find someone in your city or further away.
See Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and all of Australia. Parents can read a guide to the marriage search.
Rishta in Australia: common questions.
Is there a rishta app in Australia?
Zawaj is a Muslim marriage app available across Australia, free to join on iOS and Android, with written proposals and a Chaperone/Wali feature for family.
Can my parents be involved?
Yes, with the Chaperone/Wali feature. They can also read our parents’ guide.
Is Zawaj only for Pakistanis?
No. Zawaj is for Muslims of all backgrounds.
Is it free?
Yes, it is free to join, with optional paid extras.
Find a rishta in Australia.
Download Zawaj free: iOS and Android.
