In a heartwarming story from Gaza, Palestinian groom Mohammed al-Ghandour and his bride Shahad had to give up their dream wedding due to the ongoing war in the region. Their homes were destroyed in Israeli airstrikes, forcing them to flee and seek refuge in a tent city. However, determined to celebrate their love, the couple finally tied the knot in the humble tent where they now reside.
Ghandour led his wife towards the tent, adorned with colored lights and a mirror with a gold-colored frame, as their relatives clapped in joy. Inside the tent, Shahad, dressed in a white gown with traditional red embroidery, exchanged vows with Ghandour, who lovingly placed a ring on her finger.
Although the couple had initially envisioned a grand celebration with friends and relatives, they had to settle for a small gathering of loved ones who managed to escape Gaza City. The war has taken a toll on both families, with their homes destroyed and the loss of cousins and other family members in the bombardment.
Despite the hardships they have faced, Ghandour expressed his determination to make his wife happy. “My happiness is maybe at 3%, but I will get myself ready for my wife,” he said.
In an enclave that is on the brink of famine, the couple’s wedding feast consisted of only a few snacks carefully laid out in plastic packaging. Both families had already spent a significant amount of money on the wedding preparations before the war began, with Shahad having spent over $2,000 on clothes.
Shahad’s mother, Umm Yahia Khalifa, shared her devastation over the loss of their original plans. “We prepared her wedding things and she was happy. But it is all gone in the shelling. Every time she remembers, she starts to cry,” she said.
As the small wedding party celebrated with clapping and dancing, the surrounding tent city continued with its daily activities, with people seeking food and attending to their chores. Despite the challenging circumstances, the couple’s love and resilience shine through, reminding us of the power of love even in the midst of adversity.
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