Sunni Kolkata
Matrimonial
Sunni is the dominant sect among Muslims in Kolkata. Kolkata Sunni's follow the Hanafi School of Islamic Law and arrived early in Kolkata in 13th century. Sunni Kolkatans are also known for their practice of “prism” followed by Muslim Saints. Sunni's in Kolkata celebrate Id-Al-Fitr and Id-Al-Adha as main festivals besides these, they celebrate weddings in an elaborate manner. Sunni Muslims follow the custom of arranged marriages where the elders take the decision for their sons/daughters.