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| The organizers of the event
SOS village Multan is a haven for underpriviliged children. Who are not just raised, dressed or fed here, but also educated, enlightened, groomed, trained, taught skills to meet challenges of life. Equipped well first and then, attempts are made to settle them in their lives. Boys and girls are provided equal opportunities to acquire jobs. For girls, extra pains are taken to find suitable matches inorder to marry them off.
One such endeavour was made for a little girl called Rabia, brought-up by SOS family. She was all set to get married in September 2018. Therefore, friends of SOS, dedicated their monthly committee party in August to arrange a colourful 'dholak' party to honour Rabia's wedding. An idea proposed by Mahnaz Fareed, gladly welcomed by the generous hostesses, including Saima Faisal, Rabia Rehman, Syeda Zahra Bassat Bokhari, Shazia Fareed, Farah Faisal, Zahida Sabih. Here, we must acknowledge the efforts and contributions of the chairperson of SOS village Multan, none other than Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh . Who is, not only, the life and soul of this organiztion. Has built this empire of SOS from scratch, over last 2 decades, but is also close to each and every child at the village and school, just like a fairy godmother. This iron-lady, who appears more like a nymph, is blessed with Herculean strength and as compassionate a soul like mother Teressa, contributions not less than anybody in this regard. This group was also fortunate to include Saima Faisal, the CEO/owner of Ramada hotel Multan. She organized the event at Ramada at took care of all the arrangements, menu and decorations . A wooden swing was adorned with flowers for the bride to be, to sit. Wooden dance floors were placed for revelery and celebration. The spirit of festivity was dominant. Flower arrangements, candles, disco lights and music, painted a bright backdrop. All the hostesses were dressed in formal attires associated with such Pakistani traditional weddings. They had also requested their guests to dress up that way. So, each and everyone sparkled and glowed. Dholak (traditional small drum) was beaten by girls from SOS, joined in by the members to sing along. There were dances as well, but one performance by Mrs. Zaman of SOS, left everyone in awe. Rabia's friends from SOS, did appear fabulous in beautiful outfits and supported their friend by participation in singing and dance performances. It was an evening of beauty and joyfulness. Rameen Anis was incharge of announcements, introduced hostesses to the gathering, admired their efforts and generosity. Also informed friends of SOS, how their contributions were bringing marvelous changes in the lives of children like Rabia. Mahnaz Fareed also addressed the gathering and thanked all those, who took time out from their busy schedules to be a part of a happy chapter in the life of Rabia. She said, it is only SOS, which not only provides basic necessities of life to these children but also a family. Mahnaz also shared with everybody, a quick update of activities at SOS village Multan. At the end, a scrumptious dinner was served, complete with a great variety of sweets. It was indeed a beauteous eve, arranged by beautiful people, to honour a respledent cause. An evening, which is going to stay forever, in the memory of Rabia and all the girls of SOS, who were part of the occassion. Not just for them, but for everybody, who became a part of this festivity. We pray for a bright, content, succesful and happy future for Rabia and blessings for the hostesses and all those who contributed for SOS. Keep up the good work!
 Masooma Sibtain, Rameen Anis, Tasbiha  A friend with Kiran and Asma              |
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