Young Love

Most people get married or find their soul mates in their early twenties, maybe even in their teenage years. This does not apply to the two young Syrian kids ages 3 and 5. Five year old Khalid asked his father to marry his kindergartner sweet heart Hala . Both families decided to prepare a ceremony when Khalid is 15 and Hala is 13 even though it is still against the law.

The children first met while both were on vacation in Latakia. His father Juma said, "He was so love sick after
parting from his girlfriend that he refused to go back to his nursery unless Hala came too. When Juma's wife
contacted Hala's family she was surprised to discover that the little girl had the same feelings. Whether the
kids are committed in a to each other for life is doubtful. Juma has vowed that if they did not marry in a
decade he will respect there wishes. Juma said, " We know that Khalid and Hala might change their mind in
the future, but what we do know is that they are very happy and talk to each other every other day.