In 1999, the civil status law was amended and the minimum age was abolished. From April 2010, a controversial new law set the minimum age for marriage at 17. The bill was actively opposed by conservative parliamentarians on the basis that fixing a minimum age of marriage contradicts Islam.
In 1999, the civil status law underwent changes, removing the minimum age requirement. In April 2010, a controversial new law set the minimum age for marriage at 17 years old. This bill was met with opposition from conservative lawmakers who argued that it contradicted Islamic teachings.