Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa on Sunday underlined the need for removing all hindrances and customs that complicated the weddings of poor girls. Addressing 8th annual mass wedding ceremony held under the aegis of Minhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF), a subordinate body of Tehreek-e-Minhaj-ul-Quran, he said that legislation would be made at federal level to ensure that wedding ceremonies are simple and to remove all difficulties on the way of this sacred obligation. He termed dowry un-islamic, adding that the teachings of Islam based on peace, tolerance, equality and brotherhood needed to be followed.
He lauded the effort of Tehreek-i-Minhaj-ul-Quran to serve humanity in various fields including education, health and social welfare. The governor also appreciated MWF for holding mass marriage ceremony without any creed and race. He presented gifts to couples and congratulated them and expressed his pleasure for attending the ceremony.
