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Kareem Rahma and Karina Muslimova Wed in New York After Egypt Wedding Plans Falter
7/23/2026, 12:18:51 PM
The Wedding Day
On June 27, the creator of the subway-based interview series “Subway Takes,” Kareem Rahma, exchanged vows with writer-artist Karina Muslimova at the rooftop of the Nine Orchard hotel in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Their 2-year-old daughter, Sufi—born in 2024—served as flower girl. A last-minute oversight left the couple without wedding bands, prompting a quick trip to a Chinatown jewellery shop where they purchased replacement rings. After a brief dinner, guests moved to the Italian restaurant Casino for an evening that lasted until the early hours of the next day.
Why the Venue Shift
The pair had originally scheduled a ceremony in Cairo, Rahma’s hometown, but “unrest in Egypt” forced them to cancel the plans and re-arrange the celebration in New York City. Muslimova explained that the cancellation created a sense of urgency: if they did not act within a few months, they feared the wedding might never happen.
Couple’s Perspective on Marriage
Attending friends’ weddings, however, revealed the “genuine, shared joy” of bringing loved ones together, prompting them to move forward with their own ceremony.
Data & Details
- Date of ceremony: June 27 (occurred).
- Location: Nine Orchard rooftop, Manhattan, NY.
- Daughter: Sufi, born 2024, flower girl.
- First met: On the dating app Hinge in 2021.
- Engagement: Proposed during a family trip to Puerto Rico on Mother’s Day with Sufi.
Verbatim Quotes
- “At the beginning of our relationship, we weren’t even sure we wanted one. We used to joke that, in a world full of husbands and wives, we’d still be calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend well into our 80s,” — Karina Muslimova
- “Coincidentally, the husband and wife who owned the little gold shop had also forgotten to buy rings for their wedding day, so it felt like a good omen.” — Kareem Rahma
