In a heart-wrenching turn of events, what was meant to be a joyous wedding celebration quickly transformed into a nightmarish scene of chaos and devastation.

The moment the fire broke out in the hall, engulfing everything in its path, will forever be etched in the memories of those who were present.

As the bride and groom danced together, their happiness was abruptly shattered as the ceiling above them started to crumble.

The band halted their music, parents desperately grabbed their children, and guests frantically ran for their lives.

It was a terrifying scene of pandemonium and fear.

Revan, the groom, spoke to Sky News in their first interview since the tragic incident unfolded.

His new wife, Hanine, remained silent, unable to find the words to express her overwhelming grief and devastation.

Revan recounted the harrowing moments, recalling how he bravely tried to save his wife amidst the chaos.

“I grabbed my wife and began to drag her towards the kitchen entrance,” Revan shared.

“Amidst the stampede of people fleeing, she was trampled upon, resulting in injuries to her legs.”

The couple’s last photograph, taken moments before the fire erupted, shows them holding hands, unaware of the tragedy that would soon unfold.

Although initial speculation pointed towards fireworks as the cause of the fire, Revan dismisses this theory.

He believes that the flares surrounding the dance floor may have ignited the decorations on the roof, leading to the catastrophic blaze.

The authorities in Iraq have suggested that the wedding hall was constructed with substandard materials, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals, including the venue owner.

The impact of this tragedy has been devastating, forcing Revan and Hanine to make the difficult decision to leave their hometown.

Revan expressed his anguish, stating, “We can’t live here anymore.

Every time we try to find happiness, tragedy strikes, destroying everything in its wake.

It’s best for us to start anew elsewhere.”

Hanine has suffered an unimaginable loss, with 10 of her family members, including her mother and brother, tragically perishing in the fire.