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100-year-old Saudi gets married, proves age is just a number
The man appeared smiley in the footage, as Saudi men surrounded him dancing and clapping at the crowded event
A 100-year-old Saudi man has gotten married and his wedding video has gone viral online.
The man appeared smiley in the footage, as Saudi men surrounded him dancing and clapping at the crowded event.
He was then escorted to his bride, who does not appear in the video. Local newspapers did not mention where the wedding was held in the kingdom, nor was the bride’s age reported.
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