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250 Couples Get Married at Once in Gaza
In a rare moment of joy, hundreds of couples held a big joint wedding ceremony amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
A crowd of brides and grooms celebrating during a mass wedding ceremony in Gaza.
By John Doe
Reporting from State of Palestine 
Nov. 8, 2026, 6:03 a.m. - 1 day, 11 hours ago
Life in Gaza has been very hard lately. But on this day, there was a reason to smile. A total of 250 couples decided to get married all at the same time in one big, joint wedding ceremony.
Mass weddings like this happen sometimes when people are struggling. It helps families save money because they can share the costs of the party. It also brings the community together.
For the couples and their families, it was a break from the stress and sadness of the war. For a few hours, the focus was on new beginnings, music, and celebration.
The event drew crowds of people who came to watch and cheer for the newlyweds. Even though things are very difficult in the region, the wedding was a chance for people to show they still have hope for their future.
Source: Al Jazeera
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