A mass wedding ceremony involving 50 couples has been held in Afghanistan.
Such ceremonies have become more common as low-income couples seek to avoid the high costs of a traditional wedding.
The brides-to-be were kept out of sight in a separate wing – it was only after lunch they appeared, local media say.
The event, in Kabul, was organised by a charity which also provided the newly-weds with items including a carpet and household appliances to start their married life.
An official from the Ministry for the Promotion of virtue and prevention of vice spoke at the low-key ceremonies.
While recitations from the Koran were read out, dancing and music remain effectively banned by the country’s Taliban rulers since they returned to power in August 2021.
