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Trader holds mass wedding for over 100 couples in Sar-e-Pul
As many as 110 couples have tied the knot in a mass wedding arranged by a trader in Afghanistan’s northern Sar-e-Pul province.
Organizers said they wanted to avoid extravagant spending that often happens in wedding ceremonies and to fight bad traditions.
“Some youths were engaged for five years or more. This step was taken to satisfy Allah and help families,” a religious cleric said.
The newly-married couples also received cash and home appliances.
“Such ceremonies were rarely happening in Sar-e-Pul. We hope it will continue,” said Sher Mohammad, an organizer of the ceremony.
Local residents also called for more such ceremonies to help youths who cannot get married due to economic constraints.
“Such ceremonies are good for society as it will strengthen Sharia and prevent bad traditions,” said Amanullah Ahmadi, a religious cleric.