content tagged with official marriage

First Mufti* Marriage Performed

First Mufti* Marriage Performed

After the act authorizing muftis to perform marriage entered into effect, the first marriage performed by a mufti took place in a mass marriage ceremony organized by Bismil municipality.

16 November 2017

Draft Authorizing Muftis* to Perform Marriage Passes in Parliament

Draft Authorizing Muftis* to Perform Marriage Passes in Parliament

Law Draft on Amendment in Population Services that was protested by women for weeks has been approved at the General Assembly of the Parliament.

19 October 2017

No Civil Marriage Performed at Churches, Synagogues

No Civil Marriage Performed at Churches, Synagogues

Concerning the draft that authorizes muftis to perform civil marriage, HDP MP Paylan has responded to claims that civil marriage is performed at churches and synagogues.