The Allah Hajrat Kalyan Samiti, a socio-cultural organisation formed recently for uplift of the poor and downtrodden, organised a mass marriage (Samuh Nikah) for Muslim youths in the Idgah ground of Sakhipada here on Monday.
Fourteen boys and girls from different parts of the State tied nuptial knots on this day in presence of the prominent citizens of the town belonging to all religions. They also encouraged the organisers for such noble efforts since marriage has become a costly affair in these days and rich people want to make it more expensive for competition shake.
Sambalpur MlA Dr Raseswari Panigrahi, Collector Samarth Verma, SP Sanjiv Arora and were present, among others.
The organisation too gave all the necessary articles required for the day- to-day needs to the couples. Many persons of the town donated these articles.
“Our aim is to bring about a change in the mindset of the people for expensive marriages. We also appeal the rich people of all communities to follow the system of simple marriage and do charitable works for the poor,” said Iftekar, president of the Samiti.
“It is a great source of inspiration for all people. The members of the committee have really opened the eyes of all others who want to help people in need,” opined Atif Alam, one of the organisers.