RASC News Agency: The Selab Charity Foundation in Kabul recently announced the orchestration of a collective wedding ceremony for 50 young couples in the province. This event, held on Monday, December 25th, was made possible through an expenditure of six million Kabuli rupees, the prevailing currency in Afghanistan.
Foundation officials articulate that the primary objective behind this initiative is to counter negative cultural practices and advocate for the concept of budget-friendly weddings. Sayed Ahmad Selab, the institution’s head, revealed that 500 couples had enrolled for the program. Following a meticulous evaluation, 50 couples were deemed eligible, and their wedding ceremony took place on the designated day.
Mr. Selab further elucidated the eligibility criteria, specifying that couples should be free from drug addiction or mental health issues. Moreover, they must be gainfully employed, earning between 300 and 500 Kabuli rupees. It is imperative that they are not burdened by debt and have resolved any familial conflicts. While group weddings have been organized in other provinces, this initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by young couples in Afghanistan, where a significant portion of the population resides below the poverty line.
Crucially, it should be emphasized that a substantial majority, around 97%, of the Afghanistani population grapples with poverty. This stark reality often hinders young individuals from celebrating weddings in the manner they aspire to. Consequently, many families and young people perceive collective wedding ceremonies as a positive initiative and harbor hopes for their continuity in the future.
