Sakhir: Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the 13th mass wedding was held at the University of Bahrain in Sakhir, celebrating 2,020 couples. This event, organized by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation in collaboration with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), marks the largest mass wedding of its kind in Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the ceremony received support from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of RHF, as well as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Their support is seen as a boost for Bahraini youth in their pursuit of building stable families. His Highness Shaikh Nasser emphasized the strong ties between Bahrain and the UAE, acknowledging the UAE's role in supporting social initiatives. He also extended his congratulations to the newlywed couples.
Mohammed Haji Al Khoori highlighted the foundation's ongoing commitment to this annual event. He noted that the foundation has supported a total of 11,746 marriages in Bahrain, thereby strengthening the relationship between the two nations. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, RHF Secretary General, expressed gratitude to the leadership of both Bahrain and the UAE for their support of humanitarian initiatives and praised the foundation's sustained involvement in Bahrain's mass weddings.