Iraq: Mass wedding held for Shia militia fighters
A mass wedding has been held for Shia militia fighters who are supporting the Iraqi government's battle against Islamic State (IS) militants. Iraq's youth and sports ministry organised the festivities for 250 couples in the capital, Baghdad, the privately-owned Shafaq News website reports. After a minute's silence to remember those killed while fighting IS, a banner […]A mass wedding has been held for Shia militia fighters who are supporting the Iraqi government's battle against Islamic State (IS) militants. Iraq's youth and sports ministry organised the festivities for 250 couples in the capital, Baghdad, the privately-owned Shafaq News website reports. After a minute's silence to remember those killed while fighting IS, a banner was raised in the venue showing a fighter running towards his bride, accompanied by the slogan "towards happiness". The newlyweds are also in line for some wedding gifts - each couple will be given a television, bedroom furniture and a fridge, according to ministry official Akram Na'im. He says the bash was sponsored by several local and foreign companies, including Iraq's national airline.
