Having a Walimah after consummating marriage

Q 4: It is a habit that animals are slaughtered on the seventh day of marriage and it is called "The celebration of the seventh day of marriage.'' Is this a Bid`ah (innovation in religion)? Is it permissible to do this?

A: Wedding banquets are recommendable. Poor or rich people, whether they are relatives or not, are invited to this banquet. If they celebrate her going to visit her parents or relatives after marriage through arranging another banquet, it is permissible as there is no harm in this regard. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.