A recent wedding in Afif, Saudi Arabia, featuring a 90-year-old groom, has become the talk of the town on social media.
The event, documented in a video shared by a Twitter user named Rashid Madrham, has sparked a wide range of reactions. Madrham, who congratulated the elderly groom in his post, captured the unique celebration on camera.
The viral video clip showcases the nonagenarian groom during his wedding ceremony, an individual off-camera can be heard extending well wishes to the groom, expressing hope for a prosperous life and offspring, the groom responds with a brief yet optimistic phrase, “God willing.”
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Madrham’s post included a heartfelt message alongside the video clip. He identified the groom as Sheikh Nasser bin Wahq Al-Marshidi and prayed for his long life and righteous offspring.
The video has since stirred a whirlwind of reactions across various social media platforms, while many users have extended their congratulations and well-wishes to the elderly groom, others have criticized his decision to marry at such an advanced age, this ongoing debate on social media showcases the diverse opinions on late-life marriages.
