Eman Al-Obeidi’s fiancee has spoken earlier on Al Jazeera saying that he was already engaged to her and that they have performed the marriage ceremony with the Shiekh. Although she was not present, and her whereabouts remain unknown, Eman’s fiancee and family arranged this ceremony in her honor (See note below).
He also stated that he was proud to be married to Eman. His name is Faraj Ghaithi. The families had an understanding that they will be married in the future.
Below is a video of the celebrations that took place. The women are chanting “Oh Eman oh Eman, we put your picture in the square” They are showing that they support her.
Flashing the car’s taillights and honking the horn indicate a joyous occasion. This tradition takes place during weddings in many Arab countries.
Her fiancee, Faraj is shown at 0:22.
Al-Aan channel which interviewed Eman’s cousin, also called Tobruk, Eman’s home town to confirm that the marriage ceremony did take place.
Eman's fiancee, Faraj Ghaithi
Note:
An Islamic marriage ceremony can take place with representatives from both sides (from the bride and groom) to give their consent. It is understood that Eman has previously agreed to marry Faraj, and that there was an ‘understanding’ between the two families.
Translation will be posted shortly
This is the biggest bunch of bullshit I have ever read. Seems to me Duffy’s thugs have worked very fast to go to Tobruk and arrange a wedding. Mind you Duffy is not invited to the wedding and neiuther is Iman the bride!
Shura you are senseless. Perhaps if the same thing happened to you like it it did to Eman…you might save us your own bullshit.
Why is “Shura” urinating and defecating on the wedding? Haven’t they had more than enough of that already?
What is his problem? Who is “Duffy”? Not that I really care, it is just a bizarre and gross posting.
As a human-being, I only care about seeing that Eman is alive and well, and that she can quickly go to someplace safe, so she can heal and regain her health.
I will say this, however. Right now, the last thing Eman probably wants is to be with anyone, let alone celebrate anything. Usually, a rape victim does not want for a while to be touched, pressured or given any attention by anyone for some time. She will need time and emotional support and gentel understanding from others. This is human nature for anyone so traumatized. So, I don’t think the wedding is for her. She probably foes not even have any idea of hit happening. The celebration is for the families and friends, so that they can feel hope for and pride in Eman. May God Bless her and her families that they can live a future of love, healing and happiness.
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