SOS idol at Rameen's place

Few of the performers

SOS village Multan focuses on the complete personality development of children it houses. Where they are taught how to study and work hard, they are given equal opportunities for having fun. While they remain solemn in speeches, acquiring good grades at school, they are not deprived of fun filled activities. Trips, funfairs, musical evenings and much more activities are arranged to keep them engaged.

The most happening social and charitable platform of the city of saints, 'Friends of SOS Multan' also makes it a priority to keep them involved. One

such event was recently held at Rameen Anis' house. Although, FOS committees are usually held at fancy restaurants or Ramada Multan as Saima Faisal is trusted by all for perfect arrangements, but Rameen is quite popular at throwing resplendent parties. Her house and garden are as fancy as any place can be and also, well known for hosting most beautiful of events. People are usually looking for an opportunity to visit and experience her hospitality. On great public demand this party was arranged there, among beautiful flowers, fauna and tropical trees.

It was a singing competition, between the girls of SOS village and as they are not less than stars, this was called 'SOS idol'. There was stage, music system, even judges. Syeda Attia Shahreen Bkhari (popularly known as ASB), Filza Mumtaz and Syeda Zahra Bassat Bokari played those roles.

The performers were full of enthusiasm, dedicating their songs to Mahnaz Fareed , who is their baji, head and owner of all the projects of SOS in Multan. Their smiles, tears of joy, hugs and gestures were enough to prove, what a massive difference Mahnaz and SOS made for them. All the participants were confident and gave their best. Everyone deserved to win.

The gifts for them were arranged by a group member Shazia Fareed, being the tradition, she was honoured to give them away too. Being very kind and generous, she had prizes for all of the participants. Which sure made every girl feel like winner.

Before the start of the competition, friends of SOS were invited to perform as well. Two lion hearted women, Rabia Bosan and Syeda Zahra Bassat Bokhari (displayed their talents and won hearts).

Mahnaz Fareed and Hania Shahid addressed the gathering and thanked for their presence and cooperation for the cause. Hania presented an update over the recent activities at SOS village and also thanked the hostesses for taking so much pain and making great efforts to make this event such a huge success. Which is definitely going to be among the best of memories for girls of SOS and all those who attended.

The hi tea menu was simply remarkable. First class catering by Ramada, full with a great variety of hot and cold drinks, savoury and sweet delights. Splendidly laid tables, made an amazing and mouth watering sight.

Congratulations to all group members for arranging such a wonderful party. We wish and pray that this platform of SOS village, all the activities related to it thrive even more and it remains at the lead of all social causes as it is already doing now. God bless you all.

Shazia Fareed, Mahnaz Fareed, Saleha,
Zahra Bassat, Hania Shahid

Hania Shahid, Shazia Fareed, Rabia Bosan,
Zahra Bassat, Saleha Bokhari

Syeda Zahra Bassat Bokhari,
the judge for SOS idol

Rameen Anis, Saima Faisal, Shazia Fareed,
Zahida Sabih, Saleha Bokari, Zahra Bassat

Rabia Bosan giving her best

A friend of SOS,
with Hania Shahid and Munazza Nasir
and SOS children

Rameen, Saleha, Munazza, Romana Tanvir

Shazia Fareed giving away the prizes

The judges,
Attia Shareen Bohari, Filza Akbar and Zahra Bassat
with prize winners

The happy faces of SOS girls

Ambreen Abbas and Mamoona Qasim

Rabia Bosan, Mamoona Qasim, Saima Faisal
and a friend with Romana Tanvir

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