Overview

• Ashraf Abu Hakam collapsed during his reception in Aswan Governorate while dancing with his bride.
• Video shows him holding her hand and waving a Saidi stick, part of a traditional Saidi dance, moments before he fell.
• Guests rushed to help, but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and doctors later cited sudden cardiac arrest.
• The footage spread across Egyptian social media, prompting widespread condolences and expressions of concern for the bride.
• Friends described him as “full of life,” recalling an engagement celebration the day before, as coverage also noted a separate recent wedding death in Bosnia.