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SOS carnival Febrary 2020

Birthday cakes, children of SOS and SOS carnival

''It is not our choice to be of help to humanity. It is Only Allah Almighty, who selects, few among His favorite people, grants them hearts so big and hands so generous.''

These were the words of the guest of honor, the renowned cricketer Mr. Inzam-ul-Haq while addressing a large gathering at SOS village Multan on occasion of Carnival and birthday celebration of SOS children, born in February. An event hosted by friends of SOS Multan, on 10th February 2020.

February hostesses, included the names of Farah Faisal, Rabia Rahman, Saima Faisal, Fatima Fazal, Dr. Zahida Sabih, Dr. Saleha Bokhari , Shazia Fareed and Zahra. Together, they left no stone unturned to make it as fabulous a carnival as possible.

Catering and decorations were done by Ramada. Saima Faisal personally looked after the arrangements and remained busy in organizing it, days prior to the event. Which seemed a true reflection of her British background.

Lofty lush lawns of SOS village were transformed into an English garden. Red and White checkered picnic blankets were laid on the floor with cushions and baskets full of snacks. Ludo, Chess, Monopoly and other games to play. Face painting was on, at one place, fresh cotton candy distributed at the other. Jumping castles, colorful balloon arches, brightened the scene. Gol gappay, dahi barhay on the stalls and so much more.

All of the entertainment was meant for children of SOS village, who were beautifully dressed. They appeared and felt like celebrities. As all the guests took turns to have pictures with them. There were many photo booths created for the purpose. 

 It was such a delight, looking at the happy faces of these children. Who could see, all this was done to make them happy, that the friends of SOS of the city of saints had gathered there for them only. One of the hostesses, Fatima Fazal who lives in Lahore, was specially there to be a part of the occasion.

 The turn over was massive, as Friends of SOS also brought their children to meet and mingle with children at SOS village. There was a variety program lined up to entertain the gathering. Complete with tilawat, naat khwani to performances by SOS stars and a very special magic show. There was music, clown on the stilts, a lot of singing and a bonfire as well.

A special platform was raised with cakes for SOS children born in February. A proper cake cutting ceremony also took place and the children also received birthday gifts from the hostesses.Mahnaz Fareed welcomed the guests with a speech and expressed her gratitude over their immense support. She had a lot of praise, particularly, hostesses of this event.

 Rameen Anees and Hania Shahid remained busy attending the guests and showed them around, the houses for children at SOS village. Friends of SOS mingled with children at the village and their Facebook newsfeeds were filled with their pictures.

A sumptuous, scrumptious hi-tea was hosted for all in the evening. At sunset the bornfire was lit and friends of SOS were made to sit around it in two circles as two teams, for a singing competitions. Lead by two bright girls of SOS. Which lasted late in the evening, resulted in both teams scoring equal marks.

It was such a bright and heartwarming event. The generosity of hostesses towards the village and towards the guests, was evident in its perfection. Congratulations to all the wonderful people involved in organizing it. It is going to last, for a long long time, in the memories of the children of SOS and all those who attended it. May God bless you with more.
Hostesses of the event
Shazia Fareed, Saima Faisal, Rabia Rehman, Zahra Bassat Sultan, Dr. Zahda Sabih, Dr. Saleha Bokhari


Zahida, Saleha, Mahnaz Fareed, Hania and Rameen with children of SOS

The ravishing Rameen Anees

Shazia Arshad, Mahnaz Freed and Nadine Sheikh with children of SOS


Gorgeous girls, Sidra Bakhtawar, Zahra Shah, Fatima Shah and Hajra Shah
Mahnaz Fareed with Mahwish of SOS

Inzamam-ul-Haq signing the bat for SOS children


Mrs. Abrar, Dr. Saleha, Shazia Fareed, Hania Shahid and Rameen

Dr. Munazza Nasir with Shazia Arshad
Fatima Fazal looking fabulous

Fatima Fazal with Zahra Khalid


Shazia Fareed and Fatima Fazal


Hania Shahid with children of SOS


Bushra Gillani, Hafsah, Maria, Zahra Khalid and Sara



Goray goray mukhray py kaala kaala chasma
Rameen Anees and Zahra Bassat Sultan Bokhari

All smiles
Nadine Sheikh with SOS children
Shazia Arshad with Fatima Shah

Ali Nawaz from SOS with Zahra Shah and Hajra Shah

Ayesha Najeeb with her daughter


Marium Farrukh with her daughter


Freeha Ismail with Hania Shahid and her daughter

Sumera Qureshi with Hania Shahid

Saima Faisal


Friends of SOS with Aarfa Waqar


Shazia Arshad and Hania Shahid, with friends of SOS
Stunning Shazia Arshad

Abdullah with Rani Mudassar and Tehmina


Watch out girls, who is there on stilts

The happy faces of SOS children




    Saima Faisal, Shazia Arshad, Sumera Arshad, Fatim Shah, Zahra Shah, Hajra Shah, Dr. Munazza, Dr. Saleha, Bushra Gillani,
 Selfies with Fariha Munir Shah
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