In Pictures: Mass Marriages in Mumbai

Indian Muslim brides and grooms dressed in traditional marriage attire takes part in a mass marriage ceremony in Mumbai, India, 23 November 2016. 21 couples got married during the ceremony which was organised by social worker Sabira Sikwani, for the financially weaker strata of the society where couples tie the knot under the same roof at the same time.

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Nov 24, 2016, 10:54 AM

Indian Muslim brides dressed in traditional marriage attire taking part in a mass marriage ceremony in Mumbai, on Nov 23, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

Indian Muslim brides dressed in traditional marriage attire after taking part in a mass marriage ceremony in Mumbai, on Nov 23, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

An Indian Muslim bride is seen through her veil at a mass marriage in Mumbai, on Nov 23, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Ushers shower rose petals on Indian Muslim brides as they arrive for a mass marriage in Mumbai on Nov 23, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Indian Muslim grooms stand behind their brides as they arrive for a mass marriage in Mumbai on Nov 23, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

An Indian Muslim bride looks through her veil at a mass marriage in Mumbai on Nov 23, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Dressed in traditional marriage attire, an Indian Muslim bride is seen through her veil at a mass marriage in Mumbai on Nov 23, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

An Indian Muslim bride holds her purse at a mass marriage in Mumbai on Nov 23, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Brides hold onto their purses at a mass marriage in Mumbai on Nov 23, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

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