A man in Indonesia has made the headlines after he "married" a rice cooker. Yes, the electric appliance used to make rice for everyday meals.

The man's "wedding ceremony" to his beloved appliance went viral on social media after he shared a bunch of photos showing him dressed up in wedding attire, while the rice cooker donned a bride's veil.

In the caption, the man named Khoirul Anam hailed his "new bride". He said she is "white (fair), doesn't talk much, and great at cooking".

Indonesian man "weds" his rice cooker in ceremony where he dressed formally and signed a marriage certificate.

Khoirul Anam posted the pictures on his Facebook page to announce his marriage with the rice cooker on September 20.

Indonesian man "weds" his rice cooker in ceremony where he dressed formally and signed a marriage certificate.

The photos have gone viral, with people sharing their opinion.

Indonesian man "weds" his rice cooker in ceremony where he dressed formally and signed a marriage certificate.

Anam isn't the first person to get "married" to an inanimate object.

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