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Enlightened Multan 1st open mic session



Glimpses of the event



Enlightened Multan, is growing through leaps and bounds. It is a community build to awaken the quest for knowledge. Bringing to the natives of city of saints, series of lectures, interactive sessions, to enable them to speak up about their issues regarding mental health, social problems and to encourage and promote healthy discussions. Thaddeus Golas said;

“Enlightenment is any experience of expanding our consciousness beyond its present limits. We could also say that perfect enlightenment is realizing that we have no limits at all, and that the entire universe is alive.”

Following this idea, the geniuses behind 'Enlightened Multan', Mr. Khawaja Abdul Haq and Mrs. Mahwish Abdul Haq, wisely decided to hold the next session of their community on 10th October, on 'world mental health day' and to honor it, they changed the usual pattern of their 'Tea and talk' program, from 'speakers only' to 'open mic' and open forum for all. So that everyody in the audience gets a chance to speak their heart out and suggest a topic, they believed, needed to be discussed. The results were surprisingly amazing.

Khawaja Abdul Haq, took up the role of master of the ceremony and played it truly well. Smartly dressed, beaming with confidence, this gentleman discussed variety of subjects, stirred ideas over various topics proposed by the audience. His knowledge and command over different issues, points of discussons, impressed everyone in the gathering and reflected his true genius, but he did not, by any means dictate his own ideas. 

The audience were given pens and pieces of paper. They were requested to write down the topics they believed, needed to be addressed. Once the ideas were pooled in, with the help of Hanifa, Abdul Haq's daughter, draws were taken out by the members of team 'enlightened Multan', Fariha Munir, Novaira Fahad, Asifa Tareen and Dr. Munir Hussain Shah. They read out the topics, shared their own views about it and opened the discussion for the audience. Meanwhile, attendants reached out with the mics to each and everyone in the gathering. 

The participants discussed variety of topics from issues regarding upbringing of their children to history and culture of their city, Multan. Fariha Munir tried to bring special attention towards the point. Despite being the oldest city, the city of saints is deprived of a museum. Truly unjust and cruel. The sad thing is, even the current government, which emphasizes on promotion of tourism,did not make any move in the direction.

Mrs. Shahida Bucha, Dr. Seerat Fatima, Ayesha Umer, Khawaja Usman, Khawaja Fahad and many others shared their views and opinions. Even the very young and bright daughter of the hosts, Hanifa Abdul Haq opined her views while discussion and assisted the show with her father brilliantly.

At the end, Khawaja Abdul Haq announced that there was an audio message for the occassion by his honorable teacher, madam Rubina Arshad, all the way from Dubai. Although she could not be there physically but in spirit, she was there to support her pupil. Her words of wisdom were aired for the audience and received a great applaud.

Truly great efforts were laid by Mr. Khawaja Abdul Haq and Mrs. Mahwish Abdul Haq  for this event. Splendid lawn of their palatial house was the venue. Meticulous decorations were done by Bounty Bundles. Everything was par excellence. Another new addition this time and the main attraction for selfies and photography was the beautiful T&T lit sign as symbol for 'tea and talk' with Enlightened Multan. Yet, it was not tea only, but complete dinner served for the participants. 

Congratulations  Mr. Khawaja Abdul Haq and Mrs. Mahwish Abdul Haq for the wonderful arrangements and series of these wonderful programs. Which are true reflection of, how honorable people honor others and how enlightened minds, enlighten others. God bless you all.




Hanifa Abdul Haq  and Khawaja Abdul Haq





Mahwish Abdul Haq, the power behind Enlightened Multan


Khawaja Abdul Haq



The beautiful tea and talk sign by Enlightened Multan



Dr. Munir Hussain Shah 



The splendid set up


Fariha Munir 


Hanifa Abdul Haq



Novaira Fahad





Mrs. Khadeeja Iqbal, Mrs. Shahida Bucha, a guest, Dr. Seerat Fatima




Madam Asifa Tareen sharing her views




Khawaja Usman



Khawaja Abdul Haq with his father Khawaja Muhammed Iqbal



Dr. Seerat Fatima



Ayesha Umer



Farah Karim Khawaja






Asifa Khawaja








Asifa Tareen, Mrs. Shahida Bucha, Novaira Fahad, Mahwish AbdulHaq



The august gathering



Asma and Ayesha



Khawaja Abdul Haq, Dr. Munir Hussain Shah with participants




Dr. Munir Shah, Mam Asifa Tareen, Dr. Seerat Fatima
Selfies with Fariha Munir Shah



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