Iran Hosts Mass Weddings for War Volunteer Couples
Iran held mass wedding ceremonies for hundreds of couples who volunteered for the 'janfada' (self-sacrifice) scheme, pledging to risk their lives in wartime efforts such as forming human chains outside power stations. The events took place late Monday in several major squares in Tehran, including over 100 couples at Imam Hossein Square, and were broadcast on state TV to boost wartime morale. Iranian authorities claim millions have signed up, including top figures like Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Key facts
- Mass wedding ceremonies involved hundreds of couples in Tehran.
- Events held in several major squares, including Imam Hossein Square with over 100 couples.
- Ceremonies broadcast on state TV to boost wartime morale.
- Couples volunteered for the 'janfada' (self-sacrifice) scheme.
- Volunteers pledge to risk their lives, e.g., forming human chains outside power stations.
- Iranian authorities say millions have signed up.
- Top figures include Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- Ceremonies took place late Monday.
Entities
Institutions
- Iranian media
- state TV
Locations
- Tehran
- Iran
- Imam Hossein Square