Amid US-Iran war, people ‘ready for sacrifice’, mass marriage took place, pictures went viral

New Delhi: A unique mass wedding ceremony was organized on Monday in Iran’s capital Tehran amid ongoing tension and military conflict with America. The ceremony was attended by those couples who had registered themselves in the government-backed scheme, expressing their willingness to make sacrifices in the war for the country. Let us tell you, this program was organized in Imam Hussein Square in central Tehran, where more than 100 couples performed the marriage rituals.

what was its purpose

According to Iranian media, the purpose of this event was to strengthen public morale and promote the spirit of patriotism amidst the atmosphere of war. A special thing during this time was that this entire ceremony was broadcast live on Iranian television. Now many of its videos are becoming increasingly viral on social media.

🇮🇷💍INCROYABLE: 500 couples are married simultaneously in the main cities of France in the framework of actions to support au pays pic.twitter.com/REd6KZD53E

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procession of military jeeps

Let us tell you that many couples who came to attend the program reached Imam Hussain Chowk in military jeeps. Machine guns were installed on these jeeps, due to which a war-like atmosphere was clearly visible in the entire event. Along with this, the stage was decorated with colorful balloons and the marriage rituals were completed in the presence of a religious leader. During this time, a big picture of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was also installed at the venue of the ceremony.

Collective wedding ceremonies were held in Tehran, where brides departed for their new homes riding on military vehicles amid the country’s wartime atmosphere. Marriage ceremonies were conducted in major public squares in the presence of thousands of people across the country… pic.twitter.com/ppxJMZf1ys

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The girl spoke about her right to marry

It is being told that many senior leaders including Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and President Masoud Pezeshkian have also registered their names in support of the “self-sacrifice” plan. In a video shared by Mehr news agency, a young woman wearing a white Islamic bridal dress said, “The country is in a state of war, but that does not mean that young people should not have the right to their life and marriage."

Let us tell you that after the increase in conflict with America, the Iranian government is continuously trying to keep the public united and strengthen support towards the regime through such events. Several support rallies and public events have also been organized across the country in the last few weeks.