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Friends of SOS celebrate Rung at Mahnaz Fareed's place

Hostesses Mahnaz Fareed, Rubina Arshad, Fariha Munir, Mahnaz Amir, Saira Nasir, Zubia Zainab and Masooma Sibtain

 Who says, Multanis do not know how to have fun? Atleast there is one platform here, where a noble cause is associated with such fun that entire country may look at, with awe and envy. Friends of SOS Multan excell in dedication, commitment and sacrifice and they are also blessed with the joyous spirit of festivity. Lead by the very innovative, extremely creative and talented Mahnaz Fareed, whose ideas know no bounds, friends of SOS, keep on delivering, best of fun-filled activities and entertainment for the natives of the city of saints.

In this regard, the most active and happening part of SOS, is a committee group, handled and run by the very proficient treasurer of SOS, Haniya Shahid. She has been able to take on board, around 200 ladies, who contribute a small amount every month. Out of which they get back half, when their committee turn occurs. Whereas, half of it is gifted to SOS children's village. Remember folks! Collecting money from 200 people every month, keeping an account of it, handling all the amount is not an easy job and Haniya has been doing it for a decade or so. Season after season, the number of members increase, as one circle of commmittee completes its turn. This makes it, outrageously successful.

By being a part of it, you do not feel guilty for having fun, because there is a realization that this joy and merry making here, results in the nurturing and benefit of SOS children. You are not just enjoying, you are extending help, changing lives, feeding, dressing and educating the under priviliged.

After completion of another round, Friends of SOS committee re-started in March 2018. Hosted by the lady, Mahnaz Fareed herself, the first party, which was arranged at her palatial residence, turned out to be an extremely pleasing mega-blast. Mahnaz Amir Sheikh, Masooma Sibtain, Zubia Zainab, Rubina Arshad Ali, Saira Nasir, Sara and Fariha Munir were also among the hostesses. It was decided for them to host a 'rung' party.

Now, let us get one thing straight. As, everything that glitters is not Gold, every party which has throwing color as its part, is not 'holi'. At end of term of academic year, throwing colored ink and colors on class fellows, is a common practice in school and colleges in Multan. Similarly, Saraiki culture has this tradition, when a male baby is born, ladies from his father's family throw color on his mother's family, as a celebration.

Shakespeare once said, 'nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so'. Even our religion Islam tells us that, the intention behind every deed matters. So, kindly keep in mind, the intention was not  to have holi. Just a rung party, for fun only and almost two hundred women participated in it. No men were involved, but simple plain fun-loving women, gathered there to spread happiness, among one another or among the children of SOS. It was meant for an extremely noble cause.
The entire post would be useless, if the efforts of Mahnaz Fareed and the pains she took for organizing this event, are not mentioned. She had every nook and corner of her place decorated for the theme. For the purpose, the services of Khadija Babbar, the most famous and favorite decorater of SOS group, were taken. The spacious gardens of Mahnaz's house were beautifully adorned with colorful objects, hanging from above, laid on the floors, wrapped around places to brighten up the scene. Special dyes were ordered to scatter the colors of joy.

Haniya Shahid, Rameen Anis and Saadiya Yaqoob, shared the comparing occasionally, taking short breaks during other fun activities, like music and dancing. They provided updates about history and evolvement of SOS village Multan. Another big news was about the new 'general secratary of SOS'. Eesha Faisal, who formerly held this post for an year, was awarded a shield as an acknowldgement of completing her term of services with SOS. Saima Faisal, truly the best deserving candidate was welcomed for the post, for 2018-19.  Also there, was a group of beautifully dressed, young daughters of SOS. They enjoyed all the activities, the fun-raising for the fund raising conducted for them by Mahnaz Fareed and the group.

Among other hostesses, Masooma Sibtain proved to be a cheer-leader. Zubia Zainab performed the task of photography and the credit of all artistically captured photos, goes to her. Fariha Munir and Rubina Arshad played the role of merry makers. Whereas, Sara and Saira Nasir helped set up the layout. They all did great. SOS is one place in the city of saints, where eccentricity is welcomed. Even the misfits find themselves to be at the right place, where they are not judged for their shortcomings but their positive characteristics are discovered and put to use and this event was definitely a reflection of it. It was an awesome party and the theme was meant to spread joy and colors in the lives of children, who do not have their families but only you to support them. Keep up the good work ladies! You are experts of bringing fun and charity together. Simply suberb!


The enchantress who put everyone under spell, Mahnaz Fareed

Rabia, Zahra, Tehmina Munir and Fariha Munir

The beautifully dressed children of SOS, celebration of their lives

 Probably, the most dramatic picture of them all,
Fariha Munir and Saadiya Yaqub

Rubina Arshad Ali with others
Haniya, Saadiya Yaqoob and Mahnaz Fareed, before the colored chaos



Haniya Shahid, announcing in a colored and celebratory mood with Rameen and Tehmina Munir
Munir Vs Munir
Tehmina Munir and Fariha Munir

Rameen Anis and Masooma, celebrating sisterhood
Freeha Ismail, all smiles
Shazia Fareed, Zahra Basset
Rameen comparing at show first. Having fun with Tehmina Munir, Saadia, Haniya and Shazia Fareed
Minayal, Tehmina Munir and Sidra


Mizna and Saira Nasir


Kiran, Iram Manan, Afshaan with Masooma Sibtain, Zubia Zainab and others
Umbreen Qureshi and Tasbiha


Check Rabia Bossan's make up in selfies with Shazia Fareed and Tehmina Munir
Some amazing photography by Zubia Zainab. Seen in pictures, Nadeen, Shahnaz Iqbal, Masooma, Hifzah and Mehria
Shazia Arshad with Fariha Munir & Tehmina Munir
The new general secretary of SOS, Saima Faisal, raising havoc

Posing, Rukhshanda Khalid, Tehmina Munir and Itrat Gillani
Farah Khwaja with Nadia, cousin, Mahnaz Fareed, Maha Bokhari and others
Elegance personified! Wonder, who this beauty was?
Dr. Zahida Dur-e-Sabih

Filza Akbar and Wajiha Husnain

Samreen Zeeshan, with Maha Bokhari, Zahra Basset and others
Mrs. Mughees Sheikh, Farza and Mrs. Zaman


Rubina Arsshad, Saima Faisal, Zubia Zainab, Masooma Sibtain,
Zahra Basset, Farah Khwaja, Hania Shahid, crazy selfies with Fariha Munir Shah
The awesome decorations by Khadija Babbar and Mahnaz Fareed

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Rubina Arshad said…
Amazing job Fariha....two thumbs up
May 3, 2018 at 7:58 PM
Anonymous said…
Fariha you are really true sincere person, we admire & appreciate you,no one can like you to do this effort to present Multan,s pure events.showing true pictures, Just you are Fabulous, Keep it up ,
Allah Bless you ameen .
May 4, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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