Watch: Pakistani woman throws party to celebrate her divorce, video goes viral

A Pakistani woman recently hosted a "Divorce Mubarak" party to celebrate the end of her marriage, marking a new chapter in her life. In a viral video circulating on social media, she is seen dancing to the popular Bollywood song "Zor Ka Jhatka," performed by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The song humorously depicts marriage as a lifelong ordeal.

The woman, dressed in a vibrant purple lehenga, is surrounded by friends who cheer her on as she dances. The "Divorce Mubarak" banner playfully contrasts the traditional "Shaadi Mubarak" (congratulations on the wedding) and emphasizes the positive aspect of her new beginning.

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Divorce Mubarak 

Today I had a fever and did not feel like opening Twitter but when I opened Twitter I saw that a divorce party is going on here. I am very happy to see this

Marriage is the biggest evil after capitalism and religionpic.twitter.com/YD8gjSHsQQ

July 26, 2024

 

The video, shared on the Facebook page "My Home Islamabad," quickly went viral. It shows the woman celebrating her divorce with lively dance moves and her friends showering her with money. The exact location of the event is unclear, but reports from Pakistani news outlet Minute Mirror suggest that the woman is a store owner based in the United States.

Reactions to the video have been mixed. Some internet users criticized it harshly, arguing that such displays contribute to a decline in societal values and the imposition of strict social restrictions on women. Comments included:

"This is human depravity and a decline of humanity, exacerbated by social media platforms and addiction to dopamine."

"Women post these kinds of things and then wonder why major religions impose strict social restrictions on them across different cultures and times."

The video has sparked a broader debate about the role of social media and cultural norms.