Ceremony clips spark debate on social media
RAWALPINDI: A 60-year-old hakeem (herbal practitioner), Hakeem Babar, went viral after videos of his wedding surfaced online. Hakeem Babar, owner of Al Noor Dawakhana in Rawalpindi, married a young girl, which sparked reactions across social media platforms.
Clips widely shared online show the practitioner placing floral garlands around his bride’s neck during the ceremony. In the footage, the bride appears calm and cheerful, while attendees can be seen celebrating the occasion. As the videos circulated, they triggered discussions ranging from curiosity to criticism, largely centred on the noticeable age difference between the couple.
However, some users expressed support, emphasising personal choice and cultural norms, while others questioned the dynamics of such marriages. The footage continued to trend across local social media feeds, drawing significant engagement and commentary.
Groom defends marriage as a lawful union
Responding to the attention, Babar addressed the circumstances of his marriage, stating that the sincerity of intention and the lawful nature of the relationship mattered more than age differences. He maintained that the union followed religious and cultural guidelines.
According to his remarks shared online, the relationship began with an expression of affection that later developed into a formal proposal. He added that the process concluded with a traditional Islamic marriage ceremony conducted respectfully.
Although reactions remain divided, the story continues to circulate widely, highlighting how personal events can quickly gain public visibility in the digital age.
Wedding clips are triggering an online debate about this wedding. It shows that age does not matter for the wedding when the person is physically fit, financially sound, and can afford a young bride.
