Indian woman virtually attends Pakistani friend’s nikah

Watch how an Indian woman joined her Pakistani best friend’s wedding—virtually, via FaceTime.

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00:00That's how an Indian woman attended her Pakistani best friend's wedding across the border.

00:09In a viral video, Instagram user Anaika Ahuja watched her friend's nikah unfold on her phone

00:14via FaceTime as she couldn't be there in person.

00:17The video showed Ahuja and another friend watching the bride sitting in front of a curtain.

00:21Later, the groom walked in and kissed the bride's forehead.

00:24The couple was then seen sitting together, enjoying the special day with Ahuja on FaceTime.

00:29The video, with over 2.5 million views, struck a chord with many.

00:34India and Pakistan have strict visa policies for each other's citizens, making travel difficult.

00:39Tourist visas are rarely issued and other visas like business or family visits require

00:44extensive documentation and invitations.

00:46The process is lengthy and often leads to rejection.

00:50After Ahuja's video went viral, internet users flooded the comments offering support and

00:54sharing their own similar stories.

00:56One user also wrote, after making so many Indian friends in Dubai, I get you.

01:00I know I'll never be part of their special days.

01:03Another user emotionally commented, imagined how people in 1947 felt being separated from

01:08their loved ones.

01:09A third imagined a brighter scenario remarking if Pakistan and India ever put their heads

01:14and resources together, they could be unstoppable.