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Matchmaking Day Bridges South Asian Muslim Marriages
Athia Syed, a retired City Colleges of Chicago professor living in Downers Grove, runs a free matchmaking service for South Asian Muslim families seeking arranged marriages. For 15 years she has paired more than 50 couples across the United States, focusing on education, appearance, and country of origin, with ISNA offering chaperoned speed dating as a popular option.
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Athia Syed
U.S
India
Syed
City Colleges of Chicago
Backuk Tdeen
Chicago Tribune
Downers Grove
Ill