Aswan groom dies of heart attack minutes after entering wedding hall

Published September 27th, 2025 - 08:44 GMT
Aswan groom dies of heart attack minutes after entering wedding hall
Photo credited to social media. (@coptstoday)
Highlights
Videos of the incident quickly spread across social media, sparking widespread grief and sympathy under the heartbreaking phrase, “Ashraf’s last dance.”

ALBAWABA- A wedding celebration in southern Egypt turned into a scene of heartbreak after the groom, Ashraf Abu Hakim, collapsed and died of a sudden heart attack just minutes after arriving at the hall.

Eyewitnesses said the 28-year-old groom was dancing joyfully with his bride and family when he suddenly fell to the ground. Despite efforts to revive him, he passed away instantly, leaving guests and his bride in shock.

Prosecutors confirmed the death was due to natural causes, citing cardiac arrest. The tragedy cast a heavy shadow over the Kom Ombo community in Aswan governorate, where the night of joy became a night of mourning.

Videos of the incident quickly spread across social media, sparking widespread grief and sympathy under the heartbreaking phrase, “Ashraf’s last dance.”

 Messages of condolence poured in for his family, with one relative posting: “My cousin passed away in the arms of his bride at his own wedding party.”

Subscribe

Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content