Ultra-orthodox Jewish wedding in Israel - in pictures
Tens of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews of the Belz Hasidic dynasty attend the weddingPhotograph: Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty ImagesUltra-orthodox boys play around spectators at the weddingPhotograph: Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty ImagesUltra-orthodox Jews surround the media standPhotograph: Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty Images
An ultra-orthodox Jewish boy wears a crown with 'Good Luck' written on it in HebrewPhotograph: Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty ImagesUltra-orthodox Jewish women of the Belz Hasidic dynasty wait to watch the wedding ceremonyPhotograph: Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty ImagesThe ultra-orthodox Jewish groom (centre) is accompanied by relativesPhotograph: Abir Sultan/EPAThe ultra-orthodox Jewish bride is accompanied to the servicePhotograph: Abir Sultan/EPAHasidim ultra-orthodox Jews wait for the ceremonyPhotograph: Abir Sultan/EPAAn ultra-orthodox Jewish man dances with the bride during the weddingPhotograph: Abir Sultan/EPAHasidim ultra-orthodox Jews crowd into the ceremonyPhotograph: Abir Sultan/EPAUltra-orthodox Jews use binoculars to watch the weddingPhotograph: Yin Dongxun/Xinhua Press/CorbisHasidim ultra-orthodox Jews climb on scaffolding to grab a view of the weddingPhotograph: Abir Sultan/EPAMembers of the Belz Hasidic dynasty watch the weddingPhotograph: Yin Dongxun/Xinhua Press/CorbisThe surrounding streets filled with ultra-orthodox membersPhotograph: Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty ImagesUltra-orthodox Jews enjoy the wedding banquetPhotograph: Yin Dongxun/Xinhua Press/Corbis
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