Mass Wedding For 436 Couples Organized by Hamas And Fatah in Gaza

Palestinian brides celebrate during a mass wedding ceremony for 436 couples in Rafah, Gaza, on December 19, 2012. The mass wedding was organized by the National Islamic Committee and funding by the institution of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Al Nahyan (President of the United Arab Emirates and emir of Anu Dhabi) for humanitarian action for Palestinian couples who are unable to afford expensive ceremonies. UPI/Ismael Mohamad