Youngest Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai Ties Knot In Birmingham, Wishes Pour In From All Quarters
Malala Yousafzai Marriage: The 24-year-old Nobel laureate tied the knot with Asser and posted photos of her Nikah ceremony on Twitter.
New Delhi: Nobel laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai announced her wedding onsocial media Monday night. The 24-year-old tied the knot with Asser Malik and posted on Twitter photos of their nikah ceremony.
Asser Malik is an official at the Pakistan Cricket Board, according to media reports.
“Today marks a precious day in my life. Asser and I tied the knot to be partners for life. We celebrated a small nikkah ceremony at home in Birmingham with our families. Please send us your prayers. We are excited to walk together for the journey ahead,” Malala tweeted.
Today marks a precious day in my life.
— Malala (@Malala) November 9, 2021
Asser and I tied the knot to be partners for life. We celebrated a small nikkah ceremony at home in Birmingham with our families. Please send us your prayers. We are excited to walk together for the journey ahead.
📸: @malinfezehai pic.twitter.com/SNRgm3ufWP
Malala Yousafzai had survived an assasination attempt at the age of 15. She was shot in the head by the Pakistani Taliban for advocating girls’ education in her native region of Mingora in Swat Valley of northern Pakistan. Following the attacks, she left her native place and settled in Birmingham.
It was then that she was globally recognised as an activist for girls’ education. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in the year 2017, along with India's Kailash Satyarthi, for her contribution towards promotion for education of children and girls in particular.
Following her Monday tweet, she has been flooded with good wishes and congratulatory messages on social media. Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau wished her a lifetime of happiness.
Congratulations, Malala and Asser! Sophie and I hope you enjoyed your special day - we’re wishing you a lifetime of happiness together.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 9, 2021
Apple CEO Tim Cook also wished the couple. “Congratulations to you and Asser! Wishing you all the best as you begin your new life together.” wrote Tim.
Congratulations to you and Asser! Wishing you all the best as you begin your new life together.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) November 10, 2021
Malala’s father Ziauddin Yousafzai too tweeted about her daughter’s wedding. “It is beyond words. Toor Pekai and I are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. Alhamdulillah,” wrote the father.
It is beyond words. Toor Pekai and I are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.
— Ziauddin Yousafzai (@ZiauddinY) November 9, 2021
Alhamdulillah. https://t.co/9OwHyUOG6W
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