PARIAMAN, Indonesia: Roni Gustiawan's house was destroyed by a powerful earthquake four days ago, but on Sunday, dressed in traditional Indonesian red and gold finery, he married his 25-year-old fiancee regardless.

The period immediately after the fasting month of Ramadan, which ended last month, is considered an auspicious time for many Indonesian Muslims to marry.

"We had scheduled it for Sunday and we had already sent invitations so it couldn't be delayed," said Gustiawan in front of his shattered home.