So we all are aware of the ‘critical’ bond between Pakistan and Valentine’s Day, right? We literally know the entire saga from the court’s ban on valentine’s day to PEMRA’s famous ban on promoting Valentine’s Day as well. So, as the most romantic day of the year is getting closer, once again, a piece of jaw-dropping piece of news has surfaced.
Basically, the University of Agriculture in Faisalabad has decided to celebrate “Sister’s Day” instead of Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February.
James Charles is SHOOK.
(Beauty community reference for those who don’t get it. Had to.)
As stated by the administration of the university, they aim to inculcate Eastern values and want to ensure that Western values do not taint our image, or values.
The university’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Zafar Iqbal Randhawa, stated: “We are enriched in our culture, norms, and Islamic values. We are mulling a plan to distribute scarf, shawls and gowns printed with UAF insignia among female students on the day. In our culture, women are more empowered and earn due respects as sisters, mothers, daughters and wife.”
Mmm…kay. Sounds problematic. Women are more than their ties to men and can be empowered in numerous other ways. This is kinda absurd. But khair.
Faisalabad University to observe Feb 14 as ‘Sisters Day’#ARYNews
Details: https://t.co/8CxjUMNjB4 pic.twitter.com/SeCUZYfk0a
— ARY News (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) January 12, 2019
The celebrations of Sister’s Day will include a special ceremony. They added to their statement by saying that the ceremony will be conducted to distribute scarfs, gowns and shawls. Interesting. Anyhoo, since this news is spectacular as is, it was bound to get people talking. And it did.
After the announcement, people started hoping that it’s a jugat too
Phir awein tou nahi na Faisalabadi apni jugaton ke liye mashoor hain https://t.co/Ra4Db9whKU
— nma (@namaloomafraaad) January 12, 2019
Shots were fired as log Faisalabad ke saath personal hogaye
more like Faisalabadi juggatein maartay maartay khud hi juggat ban gai!
— sana (@dezolationrow) January 12, 2019
A few sarcastically said that it’s fine because sisters do become Valentines eventually
Faisalabad university to observe Feb 14 as ‘Sisters Day’.
Makes sense tho, after all some of those 'sisters' do become Valentines later. #okbye https://t.co/YWIhFkl8UH
— Naila Inayat नायला इनायत (@nailainayat) January 12, 2019
People mocked Faisalabadi aashiqs too
Any Faisalabadi Ashiq here?
Valentines to SisterDay. 🔥😂 pic.twitter.com/sK7M7F4TQQ— Arsim CH 🇵🇰 (@ArsimTariq) January 12, 2019
Some people even thought Lahoris should take notes
You lahori wahiyat people.. Kch seekho hmse. Islami jamhooriya faisalabad
— Arsim CH 🇵🇰 (@ArsimTariq) January 12, 2019
A few were really happy and said kay Valentine’s Day ka kharcha bach gaya
Happy Valentine's Day Sister.. 😨
Chalo kharcha bach Gaya.. 😂 pic.twitter.com/qpxLGioRpU— ShaRiq Shahid (@IAmPhaMousss) January 12, 2019
Others said that this issue should be ignored because of its negligible importance
I believe this is absurd…this day has no significance in Islam so why celebrate it at all…be it valentines or sisters day…I mean why give it importance at all…
— 🇵🇰♥️✌🏻 (@LS_BLACKPEARL) January 13, 2019
So what do you think about the whole issue? Is the decision praise-worthy ya dil toot gaya? Is your university planning a similar thing too? Please let us know everything in the comments below.
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