When Gold Becomes the Headline and Love Is Forgotten

Chiman Zêbarî | Exclusive to iKurd.net Translated from Kurdish Awene Across much of the Middle East today, wedding ceremonies are no longer described primarily as celebrations of love, partnership, and shared values. Instead, they are increasingly treated as public audits of wealth. How much gold did the bride receive? How heavy were the bracelets? How … Continue reading When Gold Becomes the Headline and Love Is Forgotten