On the morning of March 2, a mass wedding ceremony took place on the grounds of the Tehran International Conference Center in Iran, featuring 200 young couples. The event was organized by Iran's Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with the Tehran city government, aiming to encourage young marriage and reduce the financial burden of weddings on families.
The ceremony followed traditional Persian cultural rituals, including the exchange of rings, gift-giving, and a shared banquet. The couples dressed in pure white wedding attire and performed the rites in front of a large audience of guests, relatives, and friends.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Hossein Dehghan emphasized: "We want to create opportunities for young people to build families under more favorable economic conditions. The mass wedding is one of the practical solutions."
Many couples expressed enthusiasm and gratitude for participating in the event. Fatemeh, a 24-year-old bride, shared: "Organizing a wedding in the context of economic difficulty is a huge pressure. Taking part in this mass wedding helps us save costs while having a meaningful, important day alongside other couples."
The event was held in a solemn, safe atmosphere and complied with health regulations. It is part of a series of activities by the Iranian government to support young people in starting families, especially amid rising inflation and economic hardship.
The mass wedding in Tehran carries not only cultural and social significance but also sends a positive signal in promoting marriage and fertility in this Islamic nation.
