Last year, another young Egyptian bride passed away on her wedding night in Egypt's Al Menia. At the time, 22-year-old Jihad Omar Hamad was celebrating one of the happiest days of her life when she suddenly fainted. 

She was immediately transferred to a hospital but was unfortunately pronounced dead shortly after. 

Hamad's sudden death left her groom, family, and friends shocked. Her story also left thousands upset after it went viral on social media.

Child marriage cases are widespread in Egypt and globally

Child marriage cases are widespread in Egypt and continue to be a major problem, especially in rural areas. 

Last year, the issue sparked controversy in the country after several preachers, and even an Egyptian MP, called on authorities to lower the marital age for girls. 

According to the World Economic Forum, 117 countries around the world allow child marriages, either because there is no age specification or it is allowed under certain circumstances.

Globally, UNICEF says 39,000 child marriages occur daily. While one in three girls in the developing world are forced into marriage before the age of 18.

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