A young bride in Azerbaijan has reportedly taken her own life after her husband’s family allegedly criticised her wedding gown for being “too revealing” and “provocative.”
The 19-year-old woman, identified as Lyaman Mammadli, is said to have become deeply distressed after her in-laws accused her of looking “naked” on her wedding day because her shoulders were exposed.
According to reports circulating on social media and regional online outlets, the tragic incident occurred shortly after her wedding celebration in Mingachevir, a city in central Azerbaijan.
Her father, Murad Bayramov, who spoke to local media, said the newlyweds and the groom’s parents came to his home after the wedding, where an argument broke out over the bride’s dress.
“My daughter’s groom and his parents caused a fight in my home because of her wedding dress,” Bayramov said. “They said, ‘What a disgrace. How could you let your daughter wear such a shameful, revealing wedding gown?’”
Bayramov said he defended his daughter, explaining that the dress was a typical modern bridal gown, similar to what many brides wear worldwide. However, the confrontation reportedly continued into the following day.
“They wouldn’t calm down and kept arguing,” he continued. “They said she had brought shame upon their family. My daughter couldn’t bear it anymore. In her distress, she ended her life in our garden.”
Family members and neighbours said the young woman had been excited about her marriage and showed no prior signs of depression or mental instability before the incident.
Her husband, Elnur Mamedli, 33, reportedly attended the funeral but was asked to leave by the grieving father. “I refused to let them stay,” Bayramov said. “They caused her death. I kicked them out.”
Local authorities have reportedly launched an investigation to determine whether the incident qualifies for criminal proceedings related to harassment or emotional abuse. Police sources told regional outlets that investigators are collecting statements from both families.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and sadness on Azerbaijani social media, where users condemned the culture of appearance-shaming and outdated expectations placed on women. Many commenters expressed solidarity with Lyaman’s family and called for stronger mental health support and social education on women’s rights and dignity.
This case comes at a time when discussions about women’s autonomy, dress, and societal expectations are intensifying in parts of the Muslim world.
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