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Getting Married in Times of War

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Nov 5Free

Getting Married in Times of War

Love finds a way, even against the bleakest of backdrops. Step into a powerful perspective on how commitment serves as an ultimate act of defiance when the world feels like it is tearing itself apart.

L'Institut du Monde Arabe (Paris 5th)

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On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Institut du Monde Arabe hosts an insightful discussion titled Se marier en temps de guerre. This event examines how marriage rituals adapt and persist under the extreme pressures of modern conflict, serving as an act of resistance and a reaffirmation of life. Taking place from 19:00 to 20:00 in the library on the first floor, the session is free to attend, though advance booking is required. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, and the event is intended for an audience aged 18 and over.

In contemporary war contexts, war acts as a brake and a constraint that can prevent or delay unions.

Marriages do not disappear, however: they reinvent themselves. Celebrating a union under bombs becomes an act of resistance, an affirmation of life and the maintenance of social bonds.

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Our take on this event

The Institut du Monde Arabe invites you to explore the resilience of human bonds amidst wartime conditions. The event Se marier en temps de guerre, held on November 5, 2026, analyzes how unions are formed and transformed when conflict acts as a significant constraint. The discussion highlights how celebrating a marriage under fire becomes a powerful statement of social cohesion and defiance against the hardships of war.

The session runs from 19:00 to 20:00 within the library, located on level 1. Attendance is open to those aged 18 and older. While admission is free of charge, you must book your spot in advance to participate. The facility is equipped to be accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring that all guests can attend comfortably.

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