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Gold is part of weddings, festivals and family milestones all over the world. These short guides explain what to check before you buy — in the context of the occasions your family knows. General guidance about buying gold — not religious or financial advice.
Arab & Gulf families
Weddings and shabka, Eid gifts, souk shopping and family savings.
24K gold today in Egypt: EGP 6,681 per gram · 22K: EGP 6,124 per gram
Shabka and wedding gold
The bridal gift: how to plan the purchase.
- Agree the weight and karat between the families first
- 21K and 22K are popular in the region: compare both
- Keep the invoice for the record
Shopping in the gold souk
The price per gram is public — the making charge is not.
- Look up today's gold rate before you walk in
- Ask for the making charge separately and compare shops
- Ask whether tax or tourist refund applies
Eid and family gold gifts
Choose well and keep the paperwork.
- Go early before the busy days
- Check the karat stamp on every piece
- Keep the receipt for exchange
Customs differ between families and regions — these guides are general information about buying gold, not religious rulings or financial advice. Gold calculator · Daily gold news & reports
