Hasheena Khan

Mehndi means henna, but it is most commonly used in the west as a term for the designs painted on the hands and feet.Henna is very popular, but most women these days just don't have the luxury of sitting for hours and hours. Also, some designs one may want to wear on the weekends, may not be appropriate for work.
It is generally used for special occasions, particularly weddings.
Weddings in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are considered to be a sacred and sanctified ceremony. They can often be long ritualistic and elaborate affairs with lots of pre-wedding, wedding and post wedding ceremonies. The occasion of Mehndi ceremony is often one of the most important pre-wedding rituals especially for the bride. It is a fun filled ritual, which is celebrated mainly by the bride's family. Different regions of the country celebrate the ritual in a different way according to their own marriage customs, rituals, and culture. Mehndi ceremonies take place outside the Indian sub-continent amongst the Asian community