A selfless bride and groom chose to celebrate their nuptials by inviting 4,000 Syrian refugees to share their big day with them.
The Groom and the Bride
A bride and groom named Fethullah ÜzümcüoÄŸlu and Esra Polat have taken a gesture that has been widely commended in the social media.
They reportedly spent their entire wedding day feeding 4,000 Syrian refugees. The couple got married in the southern Turkish city of Kilis and offered all the food intended for their wedding party to displaced families living in poverty nearby.
This action has melted the hearts of people who heaped praises on them. It should be noted that traditional Turkish weddings last between Tuesday and Thursday, culminating in a huge banquet on the final night . According to media reports, the couple spent their entire life savings feeding the refugees living on the Syrian border.
The couple and the refugees
The idea was suggested by the groom's father who goes by the name Ali ÜzümcüoÄŸlu. During an interview with i100.co.uk, He said:
"I thought that sharing a big delicious dinner with our family and friends was unnecessary, knowing that there are so many people in need living next door.So I came up with this idea and shared it with my son. I’m very happy that he accepted it and they started their new happy journey with such a selfless action."
The angelic bride confirmed her fulfillment after spending their wedding day putting smiles on the faces of the refugees. She described the event as thrilling and wonderful.