The Imam Tells the Moment of Al Ghazali and Alyssa's Wedding Ceremony Filled with Happiness, Meaningful Symbolic Dowry

"Moreover, their family always asks when it will be held. The atmosphere is indeed very joyful, it is very clear from the extraordinary dress code they are wearing," added Husen.

The preparations for Al and Alyssa's wedding have been made long before the ceremony was held. Husen mentioned that the marriage registration documents have been received since mid-April.

"It was registered here, at KUA Setiabudi on April 17. So it's been about a month ago. Exactly a month, today is the 17th," he said.

The akad ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere despite being full of joy. Husen appreciated Al's firmness in pronouncing the ijab kabul.

"Very solemn, even though the atmosphere is joyful. There was always applause, especially when Mas Al fluently said the ijab kabul, and his voice was very firm. I was happy too. Once and he already memorized it, amazing," said Husen.

In the ceremony, Al gave a dowry that was considered quite unique. According to Husen, the amount and shape of the dowry might carry symbolic meaning.

"The dowry might represent today, yes, there are 16 for precious metals, 16.6. Maybe it means June 16, although I don't know the specific meaning. But behind it, there is euro 2025, so it convinces us that we want to immortalize the date," he explained.

Husen also mentioned who the witnesses from both sides were. One of them came from the ranks of state officials. "The witnesses include Mr. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. I saw he was a witness for Mas Dhani Ahmad's extended family. Then from Mbak Alyssa, Mr. Muhammad Mirdal Aqim," he revealed.

The wedding ceremony took place around 10 AM, although it experienced some delays. Husen stated that the marriage was declared valid just before 11 AM. "The process was around 10 o'clock as registered. Although it was a bit delayed. I mentioned earlier in the room that it was declared valid at 10:50," he said.