Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi witnesses the group wedding ceremony "Sharjah Al Khair" eleventh
Sharjah, November 26 / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed, this Wednesday evening, the eleventh “Sharjah Al Khair” group wedding ceremony, which was organized by the Sharjah Charitable Society, at the Al Jawaher Center for Events and Conferences.
The ceremony began with the recitation of clear verses from the Holy Quran, followed by Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, a member of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Charitable Society, who gave a speech in which he expressed his happiness on this occasion. He said: “We are happy this evening to gather in joy. These are immortal days in which we celebrate the Union Day. The Sharjah Charity Society is always keen to choose its largest events to coincide with the state’s celebrations, on a night that carries human meanings that touch the hearts before the eyes rejoice.”
Al Suwaidi pointed out that the group wedding at the Sharjah Charitable Society has become one of the most important projects that we are proud of, because it translates on the ground the values of solidarity and compassion on which this emirate was founded, and embodies the vision of the wise leadership in supporting young people and enabling them to build a stable family capable of facing life with steadfastness.
A member of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Charitable Society recalled the beginning of the group wedding project.. and said: “We are meeting today to celebrate with 150 grooms in one of the largest group weddings organized by the association within the country, and through it we are following an extended journey that began in 1990, when the first steps of this project were launched by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to be the first group wedding in the entire Middle East region, and since that time, the project has not been merely An annual celebration, it has become a renewed message, the title of which is to support young people and protect them from the burdens of debt and the high costs of marriage.”
Al Suwaidi discussed the numbers of beneficiaries of the group weddings organized by the association, explaining that the Sharjah Charitable Society was keen to expand the circle of benefit year after year, until the total number of beneficiaries of this humanitarian project reached 2,136 grooms inside and outside the country, including 1,041 grooms who were citizens of the country, children of citizen women, holders of decrees, and children of residents whose fathers provided great services to the state.
A member of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Charitable Society appreciated the support of the benefactors for this project. He said: “The success of this project would not have been achieved without the support of the benefactors, led by the main supporter of group wedding projects, Abdul Rahim Al Zarouni, who presented an authentic model of human giving and embodied the meaning of benevolence with his actions before his words. Our thanks to him is a duty, and our prayers for him continue that God will reward him with the best reward, and put what he offers in the balance of his good deeds.”
He extended his sincere congratulations to the newlyweds and their families, stressing that the association will continue to support them in everything that enhances their stability, as family building is the foundation on which societies are built. He asked God to make this day a joy that extends for years, to bless the newlyweds in their steps, and to grant them happiness and reassurance that will fill their homes with light and mercy, and to perpetuate in the UAE its security, cohesion, and generosity.
His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and the audience watched a video material that dealt with the history of mass weddings in the Emirate of Sharjah and its great role in consolidating the values of community cohesion and cohesion, and promoting the principle of a stable family based on solidarity and cooperation, in addition to the most prominent milestones that the initiative has gone through since its launch, and the success stories of couples who benefited from the emirate’s support, and the positive social impact these weddings achieved at the level of individuals, families and society.
The groom, Ahmed Al-Badwawi, then gave the newlyweds’ speech, expressing his happiness and joy at His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah honoring this ceremony, describing this night as the night of a new birth for dreams that were on hold, and for beginnings that they thought were far away, appreciating the support of the Sharjah Charity Association and the benefactors who contributed to opening doors for which they did not have the keys.
On behalf of every young man who celebrates his wedding at the ceremony, Al-Badwawi extended his sincere thanks to the Sharjah Charitable Society for this distinguished project, which gave them a dignified celebration befitting them, and removed the costs of marriage that stood in the way of many young people from establishing a home uniting them with those they love, explaining that goodness when it comes from the heart reaches all hearts, and that family stability begins with an honest step with which the hand of giving extends.
The groom, Ahmed Al-Badawi, called on his fellow brides to be overjoyed, especially as it coincides with the anniversary of Union Day, in which every person brings joy, pride, and loyalty to his dear homeland. He praised Sharjah’s various charitable initiatives, which made this wedding a sublime message that carries within it great values that reminds young people of the nation’s giving to them, and enhances in their hearts feelings of pride that everyone is a citizen of the Emirates, whether citizens or residents of its land, stressing that this is what drives them to Eagerness to return the favor and do the duty towards the nation so that the UAE’s journey always remains a pioneer in giving and making happy not only its people, but also everyone residing on its land.
A group of children performed an artistic song in which they expressed their happiness at the mass wedding and the great support given by the wise leadership in order to enhance the stability of the Emirati family, consolidate noble values in the hearts of young people, and provide opportunities for young people to begin their married lives in a spirit of optimism and love, which reflects the extent of the interest given to social initiatives in the Emirate of Sharjah.
His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah honored businessman Abdul Rahim Al Zarouni for his great contributions in supporting the mass wedding and in appreciation of his societal role and his continuous efforts in supporting charitable and development initiatives that enhance family stability and support young people in building their future.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi took a group photo with the grooms participating in the eleventh group wedding, wishing them success in their upcoming lives and that God bless them in their marriages and homes, and grant them good offspring.
The “Sharjah Al Khair” group wedding, organized by the Sharjah Charity Association, was launched in 2015 and continued over the years until it reached its eleventh year. It benefited 931 young people who were able to form cohesive and cohesive families, thanks to the material and moral support provided by the initiative, which contributed to alleviating the burdens of marriage on young people and encouraging them to build a stable family life. The program also constituted a successful model of social solidarity, and consolidated Sharjah’s position as an incubator for purposeful community projects.
The ceremony was attended, in addition to His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, by: Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development, Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of All Sharjah Charities, Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Statistics and Community Development, and a number of senior officials and families of the grooms.
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