Muslim Matchmaker in Washington DC: Serious Careers, Serious Intentions

Washington DC is a city of meetings. People talk about policy at lunch, work late and fly out on Monday. Many Muslims in the area are highly educated — lawyers, doctors, government workers and diplomats — and that makes finding time for marriage even harder.

Muslim matchmaking in Washington DC: a long history

The Islamic Center of Washington on Massachusetts Avenue opened in 1957, and President Eisenhower spoke at its dedication. Today, most Muslim families live in the suburbs. The ADAMS Center in Sterling, Virginia, is one of the largest Muslim communities in the country, and Dar Al-Hijrah in Falls Church is very well known. Maryland also has big communities in Silver Spring and Montgomery County.

Why DC singles need help

Many people here are independent and successful. They know what they want — but they do not have time to search. Others are new to the area for work and have no family network nearby.

A short story

(An example, names changed.) Sara, 33, a policy analyst in Arlington, said: "I can write a twenty-page report in a weekend. But I could not find one man who was ready to marry." She did not need more choice. She needed a few good introductions from someone she trusted.

How a private matchmaker helps

- A personal consultation with an experienced khattaba.
- Introductions only to serious people, checked first.
- Total discretion — important in a city where reputation matters.
- Family involvement in the halal way.

Your next step

If you live in DC, Virginia or Maryland and you are ready for nikah, create your free NikahCity account. Read also our guides for New York and Dallas, or visit Muslim Matchmaker USA.