Celebs in hot water for observing Diwali, accused of disrespecting Islam

Pakistani celebrities recently gathered in Karachi to celebrate Diwali, sparking backlash from some critics who accused them of disregarding Islamic values. 

Hosted by fashion designer Deepak Perwani, the Diwali celebration featured stars such as Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza, Sonya Hussyn, Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza, Tara Mahmood, Sheheryar Munawar, and Maheen Siddiqui.

The event was marked by traditional attire, music, dancing, and festive lights, with celebrities sharing glimpses of the celebration on social media.

However, their participation sparked mixed reactions online, with some critics accusing them of disregarding Islamic values.

Celebrities like Sonya Hussyn and Sarwat Gilani faced backlash for their attire, with some social media users objecting to their sarees and festive looks, which included bindi marks and revealing clothing.

However, the celebrations sparked mixed reactions online, with some critics accusing the celebrities of “disrespecting Islamic culture.” Social media users expressed outrage over the attire of some female stars, who wore sarees and bindis, and called out looks deemed too revealing.

Critics argued that the public Diwali celebration and attire promoted values outside of Pakistan’s Islamic traditions, accusing them of unIslamic customs.