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More than 750 years ago, Sufi saint Syed Baba Abdul Razzaq founded the village of Baba Wayil in Kashmir to spread Islam's teachings. Today, the village rejects lavish weddings and dowries, opting for simple ceremonies. This change has led to positive social reforms, with early marriages and financial burdens reduced. However, this progressive approach is still rare in Kashmir, where extravagant weddings persist, contributing to a crisis of delayed marriages and increasing unmarried youth. The caste system also plays a role, as inter-caste marriages face challenges. The rising marrying age has implications for fertility and the next generation's health. ....