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Article: A mass marriage for Godhra riots victims
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- The Hindustan Times
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- November 6, 2007
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Vadodara (Gujarat), Nov. 6 -- Sixteen Muslim couples, belonging to the families of 2002 Godhra communal riots, have tied the nuptial knot at a mass marriage ceremony in Vadodra.
The credit for this mass marriage goes to Adarsh Seva Trust (AST), a city-based voluntary body, that is determined to assist the victims of the 2002 riots.
Aziz Dangiwala, President of the AST said the mass marriage came as a blessing to the victims.
"These couples are from different riot-affected regions of Gujarat. Most of them are yet to be rehabilitated and have been staying in relief camps," he said.
The event also reduced the ...