Pakistan: Beggars Enjoy Royal Treatment, Gujranwala Family Hosts Grand Banquet To Honour Grandmother

International

-Oneindia Staff

Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2024, 15:37 [IST]

In
a
heartwarming
display
of
love
and
respect,
a
family
in
Gujranwala,
Pakistan,
spared
no
expense
in
commemorating
the
40th
day
posthumous
rites
(chehlam)
of
their
beloved
grandmother.
This
grand
gesture
caught
the
attention
of
many
after
a
video
showcasing
the
lavish
banquet
they
organized
went
viral
on
social
media.
The
event
saw
the
participation
of
over
20,000
people,
highlighting
the
family’s
dedication
to
honoring
their
grandmother’s
memory
in
a
significant
way.

The
video,
shared
by
365
News
on
X
forum,
captured
the
extensive
preparations
and
the
grand
scale
of
the
feast.
It
revealed
people
busily
cooking
and
serving
an
array
of
traditional
Pakistani
dishes
to
the
thousands
of
guests
who
attended.
This
grand
dinner
party
was
not
just
any
event;
it
was
a
testament
to
the
family’s
profound
love
and
respect
for
their
grandmother,
Sakina
Bibi,
who
had
passed
away.

To
give
a
sense
of
the
scale
and
opulence
of
this
event,
the
family
reportedly
spent
around
1.25
crore
Pakistani
rupees
(approximately
38
lakh
Indian
rupees)
on
the
ceremony.
A
staggering
250
goats
were
slaughtered
to
prepare
dishes
for
the
banquet,
underscoring
the
grandeur
of
the
celebration.
The
menu
featured
a
variety
of
lavish
Pakistani
dishes,
including
biryani
and
kurma,
along
with
local
delicacies
that
were
served
during
the
event
near
the
Rahwali
railway
station.

The
afternoon
lunch
hosted
as
part
of
the
ceremony
included
a
wide
assortment
of
dishes
such
as
siri
paya,
murabba,
and
various
meat-based
items.
Desserts
and
mutton
dishes,
along
with
naan
matar
ganj,
a
sweet
rice
dish,
were
also
part
of
the
extensive
menu,
showcasing
the
family’s
effort
to
fulfill
the
grandmother’s
posthumous
activities
grandly.

Remarkable
Effort
to
Transport
Guests

In
an
impressive
logistical
feat,
the
family
also
arranged
for
approximately
2,000
vehicles
to
transport
guests
to
and
from
the
banquet,
ensuring
that
everyone
could
partake
in
the
celebration
without
any
inconvenience.
This
aspect
of
the
event
further
illustrates
the
family’s
commitment
to
making
the
banquet
accessible
and
memorable
for
all
attendees.

The
lavish
banquet
and
the
family’s
generosity
have
not
only
touched
those
who
were
present
but
have
also
resonated
with
netizens
worldwide.
The
viral
video
has
garnered
praise
on
social
media,
with
viewers
admiring
the
family’s
willingness
to
go
to
great
lengths
to
honor
their
grandmother.
Some
viewers,
particularly
non-veg
lovers,
expressed
their
awe
at
the
sight
of
the
sumptuous
dishes,
highlighting
the
magnificence
of
the
ceremony.

This
unique
story
from
Gujranwala
serves
as
a
powerful
reminder
of
the
lengths
to
which
people
will
go
to
honor
their
loved
ones.
The
family’s
decision
to
celebrate
their
grandmother’s
chehlam
with
such
grandeur,
sharing
their
love
and
respect
through
a
communal
feast,
has
left
a
lasting
impression
on
thousands,
both
in
attendance
and
online.