Pakistan, April 25 -- A large-scale mass wedding ceremony brought moments of joy and relief to dozens of families in Gaza, where 150 Palestinian couples were married in a single event despite ongoing hardship in the region. The ceremony took place in the city of Deir el-Balah with support from the United Arab Emirates.

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The event was organised under the Emirati humanitarian initiative Al-Faris Al-Shaheem on April 24, 2026. The programme aims to assist financially struggling youth in Gaza by covering wedding expenses and helping them begin married life without the burden of high costs.

Participants expressed happiness and gratitude, noting that marriage had seemed out o...