PONTIAN: Three people from three generations of a family held their wedding reception together in Kampung Melayu Raya, Pekan Nanas, today.
The three were the father, Ahmad Omar, his daughter Rozita Ahmad and granddaughter Nurhazimah Mohd Hussin.
Ahmad, 80, sat with his partner, Juriah Misubani, 61; while Rozita, 45, was seated with her husband Mohd Yazid Ali, 44. Nurhazimah sat with her husband Mohamad Zulhaire Zakaria, 22.
The ceremony was attended by about 3,000 guests.
Ahmad's wedding was on June 1, while Rozita's was on June 3, and Nurhazimah's had hers on June 30.
The reception was at the house Mohd Hussin Jambari, who is also Nurhazimah's father.
Ahmad, a father of six with 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, said his wedding took place at the Pontian kadi's office.
He said the wedding reception was held with the assistance of all families involved, from the three grooms as well as the brides.
"We are grateful to everyone, including the villagers and relatives, who helped organise this event," said Ahmad, who is a farmer.
Rozita, who is the youngest of six siblings said:
"Who would have thought that three generations would be sitting side by side on the dais, on the same day? This shows the closeness of friendship among the families and the community.
"I pray that our marriages will always be blessed by God. Thank you to everyone who helped," she said.
Guest, Robaniah Jamari, 60, said that the ceremony was unforgettable for the brides, grooms and guests.
"This ceremony is unique and symbolises harmony in the family as well as the community," she said.
