The obnoxious custom of taking dowry turned into the form of blackmail, hesitantly accepted and fulfilled by the bride’s parents to marry off their girl child.
Dowry is a overburdening curse that has engulfed our society. It’s time this conventional thinking of people that has gained encouragement in our society be rooted out.
Pakistani Celebrities raised their voices and stood up against this cursed practice widespread in our society.
#Stopjahezkhori is a trend alarmed the internet introducing a new term Jahezkhori expressing their hatred at the foolish demand set by groom’s family. The trend calls for awareness among the people to condemn the practice of taking dowry from the bride’s parents.
Drama Actress 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.”
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 “Real men don’t take dowry. This wedding season, take a stand for something…”
The renowned photographer Tapujaveri said “Let’s end the curse of Jahezkhori #StopJahezkhori #UNWomenPakistan.”
Many more celebrities taken part in this campaign and posted pictures on the social media sites written ‘Jahezkhoribandkaro’ on their hands. The purpose of this campaign is to eradicate this old tradition by its roots and create awareness among the society. This campaign is ongoing and many more people is taking part for the betterment and change in mindset of society.
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