State of Palestine: TWO THOUSAND couples marry in Turkish-funded mass wedding

More than two thousands couples got married during a mass wedding ceremony organised by the Turkish government at the Yarmouk Stadium in Gaza, Sunday. The ceremony, which is one of the biggest mass weddings in Palestinian history, was funded by the Turkish government and supported by Hamas. Palestinian brides and grooms were seen waving Turkish and Palestinian flags as well as posters bearing the portrait of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The event was marked with traditional song and dance. As traditional weddings are extremely costly, mass weddings have been become quite popular in Palestine as a means to help young couples who are struggling financially.