• A wave of high-profile unions among Arab stars sparked widespread engagement across social media
• The year saw a mix of grand celebrations and low-key announcements

The year 2025 witnessed a series of weddings that dominated social platforms, as figures from the worlds of art and media celebrated a new chapter in their lives amid broad public interest.

Between relationships that followed long love stories and others revealed unexpectedly, the year was filled with joyful occasions that brought warmth back to entertainment news.

Here are the year’s top marriages and celebrations:

Mai Ezz El-Din and Ahmed Taymour

In November, Mai Ezz El-Din announced her marriage through a photo shared on her Instagram account, accompanied by a message thanking her audience and asking God to grant her and her husband goodness. The post revealed her relationship with content creator Ahmed Taymour, known for travel and nutrition-related content, alongside his work as a pharmacist and nutrition specialist, and who enjoys a wide following on social media platforms.

Haidi Moussa and Mohamed Ghanem

Singer Haidi Moussa celebrated her marriage to sports journalist Mohamed Ghanem in a lavish ceremony held at the Citadel of Salah El-Din in Cairo, attended by a number of prominent figures from the art and media scenes, in an atmosphere filled with joy and romance. The couple also held a private photo session along the Nile ahead of the celebration to document the special moments.

Hatem Salah and Nahla Ragheb

In October, actor Hatem Salah celebrated his marriage contract to his wife from outside the artistic field, an event that topped trending lists after clips from the ceremony circulated online, attended by many celebrities. The evening was enlivened by singer Ahmed Saad.

Menna Shalaby and Ahmed El-Genayni

At the beginning of the same month, Menna Shalaby decided to put an end to long-circulating rumors about her relationship by announcing her marriage to producer Ahmed El-Genayni. Although the couple had considered appearing together on the red carpet during the opening of the El Gouna Film Festival, they later opted for a quieter announcement. The news was met with great joy from Menna’s fans and colleagues, who wished her a stable and happy life.

Rania Youssef and Ahmed Gamal

In September, actress Rania Youssef announced her marriage to director Ahmed Gamal after a love story that began during the filming of the series The People’s Text Is Named Mohamed. The couple made their first public appearance at the wedding of actor Bayoumi Fouad’s son, marking the official confirmation of their relationship.

Hager El-Sarraj and Omar El-Karam

Shortly before that, Hager El-Sarraj celebrated her wedding in warm family-oriented surroundings with her husband Omar El-Karam, who is from outside the artistic community. Attendance was limited to relatives and close friends.

Amina Khalil and Ahmed El-Za‘tar

In May, actress Amina Khalil celebrated her marriage to photographer Ahmed El-Za‘tar after a relationship that lasted more than a year and remained away from media attention. A large number of artists and public figures attended the marriage contract, marking an important milestone in Amina’s personal life, as she has often spoken about her desire to start a family.

Rana Raeis and Yousry Ali

In the same month, Rana Raeis celebrated her wedding to Yousry Ali following their marriage contract in March. The guest list included several prominent figures from the artistic community, such as Riham Abdel Ghafour, Rogina, Dalia El-Beheiry, and Magdy El-Masry, alongside other well-known personalities, adding strong momentum and widespread interaction on social media.

Laila Zaher and Hisham Gamal

Laila Zaher concluded her love story with marriage in April to artist and producer Hisham Gamal. The wedding was held at the Saqqara Pyramids following a family-only marriage contract ceremony, and saw notable attendance from stars including Yousra, Laila Eloui, Mostafa Shaaban, Abeer Sabry, and Ehab Fahmy, among others.

Sara Darzawi and Ahmed El-Naggar

At the beginning of January, actress Sara Darzawi married Ahmed El-Naggar after a four-year engagement. The ceremony took place inside the Citadel of Salah El-Din, attended by family members and several of her colleagues, including stars of Masrah Masr such as Ashraf Abdel Baky, Hisham Ismail, and Mostafa Basit.

Mai Farouk and Mohamed El-Amroussi

Also at the start of the year, Mai Farouk celebrated her marriage to actor Mohamed El-Amroussi following an engagement that lasted nearly a year, in a ceremony attended by family and close friends.