An Arabic and Turkish Wedding Invitation Together: A Guide for Families in Turkey

Why bilingual?

• Relatives, neighbours and friends may not read Arabic, and the older family may not read Turkish.
• One invitation showing both languages saves effort and respects everyone.

How it works on Davet

• Choose two or three languages for the invitation: Arabic, Turkish, English.
• Set each guest's language in the guest list, so the invitation and the WhatsApp message open in theirs.
• A guest can switch language from the invitation itself.

Date and names

• Show Gregorian and Hijri together; Turkish guests know the first and Arab guests the second.
• Write the names in Arabic and Latin letters as each is pronounced.

Tips for a shared celebration

• Make the programme clear in both languages.
• Send the map; a venue name in Turkish is easier for the driver.
• Ask about food in the RSVP if customs differ.

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