53 couples married off

53 couples married off

Another 53 poor couples were married off at the Kalideres bus
terminal in West Jakarta on Thursday because their current
marriage status is still considered illegal.

During the collective wedding, the brides and bridegrooms, all
residents of the Kamal and Tegalalur sub-districts, were formally
registered at the local Islamic Marriage Office and now must
abide by the rights and obligations of husbands and wives.

Most of the couples, who were originally wed without the
consent of the Islamic Marriage Office, already have children.

West Jakarta Mayor Sutardiyanto attended the wedding
ceremony.

Antara reported that 45 couples from the same subdistricts
were also married off just last month. (hhr)