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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Nov 10 (APP):A grand collective marriage ceremony was held in Tehsil Paharpur, Dera Ismail Khan, where nine needy and orphaned girls were joined in the sacred bond of marriage amid a joyous and spiritual atmosphere.
Each bride received a complete dowry package worth Rs 500,000 along with special bridal gifts, while a grand feast was arranged for all guests.
The event was organized by the Minhaj Welfare Foundation and supervised by its District Coordinator, Muhammad Ismail Dhakki, who ensured that all arrangements were made with dignity, transparency, and care.
President of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Professor Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, attended the ceremony as chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he said the Minhaj Welfare Foundation is committed to serving humanity, spreading love, and supporting the underprivileged.
He congratulated the newlywed couples, offered prayers for their happiness, and distributed gifts among them.
The event was attended by several prominent figures, including Khurram Nawaz Gandapur, Nazim-e-Aala of Minhaj-ul-Quran International; Hamid Siddiq, Assistant Commissioner Paharpur; Faisal Hussain Mashhadi, Managing Director Minhaj Welfare Foundation International; Professor Dr. Khurram Shehzad; Engineer Sanaullah Khan; and other distinguished guests.
For the past two decades, the Minhaj Welfare Foundation has been organizing collective weddings for needy and orphaned girls across Pakistan. To date, more than 3,700 girls have been married through this initiative, reflecting the foundation’s commitment to compassion and social welfare.
Speaking on the occasion, Muhammad Ismail Dhakki said the mission of the foundation is to ensure that no girl is deprived of her wedding due to financial hardships.
The guests also expressed their gratitude to the organizers and praised the foundation for its continued dedication to humanitarian service.