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Inter-faith marriage hurdles in UK

Increasing number of women are defying religion by marrying out of faith although often ostracised by communities.
Last Modified: 28 Dec 2012 18:41

In Britain, an increasing number of Muslim women are defying their religion by marrying out of faith.

The women are often ostracised from their families and communities and some even experience violence.

But now, in a groundbreaking move, some Muslim and Christian groups are calling for inter-faith marriages to be accepted.

Al Jazeera's Shamim Chowdhury reports from London. 

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