Amid India Lockdown, Bihar Couple Got Married Via Video Call

Harin - Mar 27, 2020


Amid India Lockdown, Bihar Couple Got Married Via Video Call

Amid India lockdown, in order to follow the new rules of staying indoors and social-distancing, this Bihar couple tied the knot via video call.

Since the pandemic broke out, people are getting used to work-from-home meetings and seeing their colleagues via video calls. To prevent the virus from spreading, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to put the whole country under lockdown for 21 days. People are encouraged to stay indoors as well as practicing social distancing.

So, in order to follow the new rules, this Bihar couple tied the knot via video call. Because the couple is Muslim, there was no need for pheras. It was reported that things went pretty smoothly. With this special wedding, we can see that technology undoubtedly has become one of mankind’s favorite inventions.

Couple Wedding Video Calls
So, in order to follow the new rules, this Bihar couple tied the knot via video call.

The video was posted on Twitter. Since then it has become viral with over 35,000 views and the number keeps climbing. In the video, the bride can be seen surrounded by her family members. On the wall is a TV showing the groom’s side.

Once they are done with all the rituals. People are seen hugging and congratulating each other. After that, the bride and the groom see each other for the first time through the television screens.

During this difficult time, video calls have become our savior. Since we can’t meet people, we can connect with them through video calls.

Facebook, in fact, has reported an increase of 70% in messenger group video calls after the whole world is placed in isolation by the pandemic.

Funeral Livestream Covid
The CDC in the US says that it will support those who would like to live-stream the funeral.

Back in February, a couple from Singapore who were in quarantine after coming back from a village in Hubei province, decided to their own wedding via live stream, to prevent the virus from spreading.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US says that it will support those who would like to live-stream the funeral. For those who can’t avoid attending events, it is advised to prepare hand sanitizers and avoid direct contact with other people.

>>> Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Families Are Recommended To Live-Stream Funerals

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