Everyone appreciates hearing about a good deed that someone did for others. This couple really went overboard, and it is great that they are getting such positive feedback.
Couple offering wedding feast to Syrian refugees surprised by feedback
Fethullah Üzümcüoğlu and Esra Üzümcüoğlu. (Photo: Sunday's Zaman)
August 15, 2015, Saturday/ 17:00:00/ İLKAY GÖÇMEN / KILIS
A Turkish couple who have made their way onto major newspapers around the world for spending their wedding day feeding 4,000 Syrian refugees in the southern province of Kilis on the Syrian border have said they never thought they would receive so much positive feedback for their action.
Fethullah and Esra Üzümcüoğlu, who tied the knot in Kilis last week, decided to use the money raised for their wedding to offer a wedding feast to 4,000 Syrians who fled the unrest in their country and took shelter in Kilis. The couple, in their wedding attire, personally took part in the delivery of meals to the Syrians that was made via Kimse Yok Mu, a Turkish charity which provides help to millions of people around the world.
The couple borrowed a truck from Kimse Yok Mu for the delivery of the meals.
"Aside from those in Turkey and from Syrians, we received messages of congratulations from various corners of the world. We never thought we would get so much interest," Fethullah Üzümcüoğlu said.
The news about the couple's wedding feast for Syrian refugees and photos from their wedding day quickly spread in national and international media outlets, drawing a lot of praise.
"I think we did what being a Muslim requires. We will continue with this useful act with which we made a bountiful start to our marriage," he said.
Esra Üzümcüoğlu said she has been very pleased with the positive reactions they received, adding that she hopes their action will set an example for other couples.
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Couple offering wedding feast to Syrian refugees surprised by feedback?
Couple offering wedding feast to Syrian refugees surprised by feedback
Fethullah Üzümcüoğlu and Esra Üzümcüoğlu. (Photo: Sunday's Zaman)
August 15, 2015, Saturday/ 17:00:00/ İLKAY GÖÇMEN / KILIS
A Turkish couple who have made their way onto major newspapers around the world for spending their wedding day feeding 4,000 Syrian refugees in the southern province of Kilis on the Syrian border have said they never thought they would receive so much positive feedback for their action.
Fethullah and Esra Üzümcüoğlu, who tied the knot in Kilis last week, decided to use the money raised for their wedding to offer a wedding feast to 4,000 Syrians who fled the unrest in their country and took shelter in Kilis. The couple, in their wedding attire, personally took part in the delivery of meals to the Syrians that was made via Kimse Yok Mu, a Turkish charity which provides help to millions of people around the world.
The couple borrowed a truck from Kimse Yok Mu for the delivery of the meals.
"Aside from those in Turkey and from Syrians, we received messages of congratulations from various corners of the world. We never thought we would get so much interest," Fethullah Üzümcüoğlu said.
The news about the couple's wedding feast for Syrian refugees and photos from their wedding day quickly spread in national and international media outlets, drawing a lot of praise.
"I think we did what being a Muslim requires. We will continue with this useful act with which we made a bountiful start to our marriage," he said.
Esra Üzümcüoğlu said she has been very pleased with the positive reactions they received, adding that she hopes their action will set an example for other couples.
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Couple offering wedding feast to Syrian refugees surprised by feedback?
