It started with a drum beat. A small crowd gathered as they watched the car approaching. Finally, a woman in white emerged from the car, led in the arms of two women- her new mother-in-law and her sister. She arrived only yesterday from Gaza. She is eighteen-years-old and came here to start a new chapter in her life.
I am thankful to my friends for inviting me to join their celebration. Since the festivities ended, I keep wondering if life in Nouakchott will be better than life in Gaza. I guess our new bride will soon find out the answer.
I hope that it will be a resounding YES. With a ceremony overflowing with gold, diamonds, and icing, it seems that things are off to a magnificent start.
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