Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time
The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.
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The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.
A charity-sponsored mass wedding ceremony for 300 brides and grooms was held near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah, attended by newlyweds, their families, and the local community.
The UAE organized a mass wedding for 300 couples in Gaza as part of the Gallant Knight 3 campaign, aiming to deliver joy and new beginnings to lives affected by conflict in the enclave.
A charity-sponsored mass wedding ceremony for 300 Palestinian brides and grooms took place near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah, symbolizing hope and resilience within the community.
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 organized the second mass wedding, 'Thoub Al Farah 2' (Garment of Joy), in Deir Al Balah, bringing together 300 brides and grooms with support from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation.
The UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 organized the second mass wedding, 'Thoub Al Farah 2' (Garment of Joy), in Deir Al Balah, bringing together 300 brides and grooms with support from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation.
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