Rishta in Canada: a modern way to find a match for nikah.
Many Canadian families still look for a rishta through relatives, aunties 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 Canada, with families spread across the GTA, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and beyond, that network does not always reach far enough.
On Zawaj you send a written proposal rather than swiping, so the other person can see who you are, and family can be involved from the start through the Chaperone/Wali feature. It is free to join on iOS and Android. See the rishta app.
Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan families.
Many Canadian Muslim families have roots in South Asia, and many look for someone with a similar background and values, as well as someone who shares their approach to practice. You can search by practice, background and location.
See Pakistani rishta, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Careful with rishta groups.
Rishta WhatsApp groups can work, but they can also 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.
Zawaj members are across Canada. See Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Calgary and all of Canada. Parents can read a guide to the marriage search.
Rishta in Canada: common questions.
Is there a rishta app in Canada?
Zawaj is a Muslim marriage app available across Canada, free to join on iOS and Android, with written proposals and a Chaperone/Wali feature for family.
Can my parents find a rishta for me on Zawaj?
Parents can be involved using the Chaperone/Wali feature, and can read our parents’ guide.
Is Zawaj only for Pakistanis?
No. Zawaj is for Muslims of all backgrounds. You can search by practice, background and location.
Is it free?
Yes, it is free to join, with optional paid extras.
Find a rishta in Canada.
Download Zawaj free: iOS and Android.
