'Jahez khori band karo' - a campaign against dowry
The unpleasant custom has taken the form of blackmail.
(Web-Desk)-Dowry is an overburdening curse that has engulfed our society. The unpleasant custom has taken the form of blackmail, reluctantly accepted and fulfilled by the bride’s family to marry off their girl child. Parents gather a sizeable amount of property, money and material belongings in their quest to fulfill their religious duty. It’s about time that this age old tradition that has gained patronage in our society be rooted out.
Stars and celebrities have taken upon themselves to take a stand against this hapless practice rampant in our society spreading awareness about this superfluous menace spoiling the lives of millions.
#Stopjahezkhori is a trend that has shaken up the internet coining a new term Jahezkhori to express their displeasure at the imprudent demand placed by the groom’s family.
Adnan Siddiqui posted, “Dowry is denied vehemently but it’s a practice that is still prevalent in today’s society. It’s like a continuous fire that has engulfed the lives of so many women and families across the globe and continues to do so. Women are making waves in every field then why are they still crushed to this day in the name of dowry? It’s important to educate today’s youth and curb this practice. Let’s fight for this cause and take a pledge that we will say no to dowry.”
Ayesha Omer posted, "This wedding season, take a stand for something.”
Ali Rehman Khan pots,"Jab rishwat lene walay ko RISHWATKHOR kehte hain, to jahez lene walay ko JAHEZKHOR kyun nahi?
Jahez is embedded in our society in all classes, we need to stop malpractice.I stand against dowry!Jahezkhori band karo!."
Iqra Aziz posted #StopJahezKhori
Juggun Kazim posted "The only thing to remember this wedding season #StopJahezkhori #UNWomenPakistan."
Sana Javed said "Men who start their lives by asking for a start-up fund in the name of dowry from the bride’s family need to be called out by naming and shaming them as Jahezkhor.So #StopJahezkhori and take a stand #UNWomenPakistan."
Ushna Shah posted,"Real men don’t demand dowry, they can take care of themselves!. Time to put a stop to this evil #StopJahezkhori #UNWomenPakistan."
Yasir Hussain,"Jahez khori band karo.Let’s be the generation that will #StopJahezkhori #UNWomenPakistan."
Tapu Javer said, "Let’s end the curse of Jahezkhori #StopJahezkhori #UNWomenPakistan."
With more celebs joining in lets all play our part and stop jahez khori.
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