Young Indonesians shun online dating to opt for speedy marriage
The concept of ta aruf, where young couples are introduced to each other has gained momentum in Indonesia
An Indonesian couple watches as Mount Merapi erupts
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When Indonesian singer Anissa Rahma was first offered the chance to marry a man she had never met, she admits she had a moment of hesitation.
But his impressive bio, provided by a matchmaking Muslim cleric in her local prayer group, convinced her to join a growing trend where Indonesian singles are shunning casual romance to opt for marriage without dating.