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Some families forbid there daughters from meeting their fiancés

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In Afghanistan, there is a tradition where the finances are not allowed to meet their fiancés until the marriage day.


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By Abdullah Alikhil, Najia Safi

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In Afghanistan, there is a tradition where the finances are not allowed to meet their fiancés until the marriage day.


This practice has caused a lot of issue between the couples and also will leave a negative effect on their future life. Some women say that by not allowing their husbands to see them when they were engaged after the married the in-laws have also not allowed the brides family to visit their daughters for many years. Najia Safi has brought some unique stories and voices of experts that you call to listen to the full report here.


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