Most of the readers of "Emirates Today", who participated in a poll published by the newspaper through its accounts on social media, considered that the current crisis of "Corona" should be an opportunity to reconsider marriage customs in the Arab world, foremost of which are exaggeration in the costs of weddings and weddings, stressing that these Parties are not a standard of happiness, but often cause problems between the families of the newlyweds. On the other hand, some in their answer to a question about the optimal solution for those coming to marriage, and whether Corona will affect the joy of life; They insisted on the necessity of adhering to the joy of a lifetime in all its details, from setting up a large wedding and inviting family and friends to share the joy with them, even if this led to the postponement of the marriage until after the crisis ended.
No party
In his answer to the poll question, the reader Ahmad Shehab considered that the newspaper would be able to complete the marriage without resorting to parties, considering that the big weddings and parties are unnecessary because they represent a heavy burden on the bride’s budget to be happy in one night, and then live in pressure For a period of maybe two years or more to pay bills tonight, pointing out that the Corona crisis came to solve this social node and give up appearances, extravagance and extravagance, and the matter is confined to close relatives to be congratulating remotely. Dr. Hadeel Radwan agreed with him, explaining that the current conditions gave those who are going to marry an opportunity to complete the wedding without problems and high costs for the wedding, while at the same time their behavior would not be subject to criticism or questioning from those around them.
Charity for the poor
The reader, Moni, suggested that marriage take place, and in exchange for the ceremony, the two brides will give alms to the poor and needy, pointing out that the length of the engagement period can cause several problems, and that the understanding of the newlyweds in light of this crisis strengthens the relationship between them. Another is that the newlyweds have the right to hold a wedding while taking the necessary precautions such as wearing masks, using sterilization products, and leaving spaces between the attendees.
Happiness in contentment
In his answer via the Emirates Today account on Twitter, the reader Amer Al-Mutairi indicated that the current crisis will surely have an impact on weddings and weddings, and at first the couple may feel sad about not being able to hold a big party and share their joy with their friends, and spend a happy time It remains a distinctive memory in their lives, but they can then discover that true happiness in marriage is not related to the establishment of luxurious weddings, but with conviction, good treatment, respect and good ten.
The reader, Zahraa Saadi, indicated in her participation via the newspaper’s account on Facebook, that extravagance and exaggeration in the costs of marriage are not a measure of happiness, but the true measure is understanding and respect between the two parties, and therefore there is no reason to delay marriage in order to establish a big wedding.
Postponement is a necessity
Whereas, the reader, Hani Al-Mudarmani, considered that it is better to postpone the weddings until the recurring threat of the "Corona" virus has receded, given that the current conditions are inappropriate, considering that the cost of weddings is rejected at all times. The reader Abdullah supported the completion of the marriage in the presence of a limited number of relatives, as life continues with understanding and not with appearances.
Photography session
Camellia Bassam considered that the photos are the most important memories of the wedding, so they can replace the ceremony with a photo session in the presence of a limited number of relatives, thus saving the wedding costs and at the same time the pictures still hold beautiful memories of the joy of a lifetime.
Dina Al-Hamad expressed her optimism that the current crisis will end soon, so it is better to postpone the weddings so that people will not gather and spread the infection after all the major efforts made by the state to combat the spread of the virus.
The cause of differences
Reader Nur Abu Ghannam indicated that weddings and the exaggerations witnessed are often the cause of differences between the bride's family. Readers Ahmed Abdel-Qader and Mohamed Khaled agreed that the wedding would not be postponed, and that the newlyweds would take the opportunity and take advantage of the amount that would have been spent on the wedding on matters more important to them.
- «Corona» an opportunity to reconsider the marriage customs in the Arab world.
Large weddings carry a heavy financial burden on families for the happiness of one night.