In the Dawoodi Bohra community, the Chatti Rasam (also known as the naming ceremony) is a cherished tradition held on the sixth day after a child’s birth to celebrate the new arrival and seek blessings. The Story of Zainab’s Chatti

—the milestone where her family would formally welcome her into the community.

The Plate (Thaal): A special tray is prepared containing items like rice, betel nuts, and sweets.

The Naming Process: The child's name is typically chosen from the names of Awliyaullah (holy figures) for Barakat (blessings). It is a long-standing tradition to obtain the name from the Dai al-Mutlaq (spiritual leader) or a person holding his Raza (permission).

For a PDF resource on the Dawoodi Bohra Chatti Rasam (a traditional ceremony typically held on the 6th day after childbirth), here are good features to include: