BBC: Egypt has appointed a woman to conduct Muslim marriages for the first time.
Amal Soliman, 32, has broken centuries of tradition by being chosen as a judicial assistant who officiates at weddings, known as a maazun.
Some commentators are saying she is the first female in the Muslim world authorised to conduct religious marriages.
The mother of three has a masters degree in law which helped her beat 10 male candidates to get the job.
As a maazun or notary, Ms Soliman will read verses from the Koran at ceremonies, sign marriage certificates and authorise divorce contracts. Woman to conduct Egypt [sic]* marriages >>> By Frances Harrison, BBC religious affairs reporter
* I wish the people at the BBC would learn some good, basic English grammar!
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