Rishta in the USA: a modern way to find a match for nikah.
Many American 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 the USA, with families spread across states, 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 with the Chaperone/Wali feature. It is free to join on iOS and Android. See the rishta app.
Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi and Afghan families.
Many American Muslim families have roots in South Asia, 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 work, but they 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 New York, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and all of the USA. Parents can read a guide to the marriage search.
Rishta in the USA: common questions.
Is there a rishta app in the USA?
Zawaj is a Muslim marriage app available across the USA, 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 with 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 the USA.
Download Zawaj free: iOS and Android.
