The day before his marriage, a Pakistani bridegroom sits on a decorated chair, wearing special dress and with a piece of colorful ribbon on his hands. Relatives and friends go to the decorated stage, one by one, and offer him sweet things to eat, symbolizing their wish for a sweet future for his married life. As part of the tradition, the presence of a child - usually a nephew of the groom - is a must at such occasions.[Photos/Muhammad Abdullah,Pakistan]