Singer Hasan Raheem’s wedding this August was the viral event of the summer, with clips of the singer clad in Gilgiti attire making rounds on social media, much to the delight of his fans. Speaking to Haroon Rashid on the BBC Asian Network, Raheem said he was grateful to his mother for putting an emphasis on tradition at the event.

Social media was absolutely flooded with videos of Raheem dancing at his wedding. The singer recalled getting up “every five minutes” for a dance, telling guests he’ll “show them how it’s done”. He said his moves were rooted in his Gilgiti culture and he was surprised by the positive reactions they received on social media, telling his friends, “If the music career doesn’t happen, we know what to do. We’re dance choreographers at weddings now.”

Talking about heritage, Raheem said his shuqa overcoat was a family heirloom, passed down from his maternal grandfather to his father and now to him. He said he loved wearing it with his pakol cap but hadn’t anticipated the love he’d receive for his outfit from the public. Raheem said his wedding was the best week of his life.