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Tuesday 6 November 2007 (25 Shawwal 1428)
Woman Divorced for Being 'Ugly'
Arab News
BISHA, 6 November 2007 - According to some tribal
traditions, a groom cannot see his bride even after the marriage contract is
signed. The custom allegedly protects the woman's dignity. He is only allowed
to see her on their wedding day at the marriage hall. Our story today
highlights a fundamental flaw with this tradition and the disturbing trend of
men who are impressed by looks rather than character and personality. A bride
here was divorced on her wedding night because apparently her looks didn't suit
the groom's family, the Al-Riyadh daily reported yesterday. As the guests
started arriving, the bride came out to surprise the groom's family. The
groom's family was shocked at her appearance and immediately told him that she
was ugly and pleaded with him to not go ahead with the ceremony. The groom was
easily persuaded and without even seeing her, divorced his ugly bride. What a
way to shatter a girl's self-esteem!
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