On Monday, Dec 25, fifty couples were married in a mass ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan
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Joint marriage ceremonies are a growing practice in the impoverished country as they help cut costs.
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The ceremony took place at The City Star wedding hall, close to the airport. Though the hall was decked for the ceremony, the ceremony itself was somewhat austere.
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Since the Taliban came to power in 2021, wedding ceremonies have become a low-key affair.
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While a traditional wedding costs around $3000, a joint ceremony brings it down to around $200.
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Selab Foundation organised this ceremony and helped each couple with around $1600
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For a common Afghan who earns less than 10 dollars per month, this is a huge amount.
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