Information about marriage in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan is a country located in Central Asia and attaches great importance to the institution of marriage. Marriage is considered the basic building block of society and is a union usually arranged between families. The marriage age in Uzbekistan is 18 for men and 17 for women. However, it is also possible to obtain permission to marry at the age of 16 by court decision. Marriages are usually arranged between families, and young couples are not expected to play an active role in the decision-making process. Traditionally, marriages are celebrated with a wedding, usually held between families. Weddings are usually large and lavish and usually last several days. At weddings, traditional clothes are usually worn, dances are performed and traditional music is played. Polygamy is not legal in Uzbekistan and monogamous marriages are generally preferred. Divorce is possible, but it is not an accepted situation in society. In case of divorce, custody of the children usually remains with the mother. While marriages are generally arranged between families, love marriages among young couples have been increasing in recent years. Young people's freedom to make their own decisions is increasing. Families' approval is generally important in marriages, and before marriage, families usually meet and a mutual suitability assessment is made. Families generally pay attention to factors such as social status, moral values, and family ties. As a result, the institution of marriage has an important place in Uzbekistan and is usually a union arranged between families. It is celebrated with traditional weddings and monogamous marriages are generally preferred. However, in recent years, young people's freedom to make their own decisions has been increasing.