The family of a young bride-to-be, Hassan Fari has been thrown into mourning after their relative died on her wedding day.

According to reports, the deceased, Fatima Hassan Fari died around 7:00 am on Saturday, January 2, 2021, three hours to her wedding which was slated for 10:00 am.

The unfortunate incident occurred at Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State in Nigeria.

The cause of her sudden demise is still unknown.

She was buried at 2:00 pm the same Saturday in accordance with Islamic rites with friends and family members taking to social media to mourn her death.

A friend, Mallam Muhammad Sani Isah, described Fatima as an upright lady and a humanitarian.

“Farewell to my school friend Fatima Hassan Fari , who left us today’s morning to go to a better place where there is no pain and she can join her father,’ he wrote.

“I truely had her in a million, she was a perfect upright lady and total humanitarian. No matter what people said or if they did her wrong she would not judge but look for an amicable solution.

"She faced foe with a brave heart and would not retreat from the cause until all parties were happy. I at times accused her of making excuses for the devil. Her motto was “even if the other person is wrong you do what is right!”

“Innallahi Fatima is no more May Allah forgives her shortcomings and reward her good deeds with Jannatil Firdaus. My sincere condolence to her family and Especially Asacosa’s members. May Allah give them the fortitude to bear this great loss.”