Lahore, 25th June: Malala Yousafzai, a girl from Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recently graduated from Oxford University, in England.
She is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. She is known for human rights advocacy, especially the education of women and children.
Malala was 11 years old when she spoke out against the Taliban, the extremist group, which does not believe in girls getting an education.
As per sources, she graduated last week from London’s Oxford University in Philosophy, politics, and economics.
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Yousafzai has posted her photos of the celebration on Twitter. One shows her with her family and the other was taken after her “trashing.”
Trashing is an Oxford tradition during which students are covered in confetti, food, and foam right after completing their final exams.
“Hard to express my joy and gratitude right now as I completed my Philosophy, Politics, and Economics degree at Oxford,” she wrote. “I don’t know what’s ahead. For now, it will be Netflix, reading, and sleep.”
Hard to express my joy and gratitude right now as I completed my Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree at Oxford. I don’t know what’s ahead. For now, it will be Netflix, reading and sleep. 😴 pic.twitter.com/AUxN55cUAf
— Malala Yousafzai (@Malala) June 19, 2020
Many prominent celebrities have congratulated the brave young girl after graduating from the world’s renowned university.
One was from NASA astronaut Anne McClain. “Congratulations on your graduation,” McClain tweeted. “For so many, higher education is the start of great things. For you, great things preceded it and I can only imagine the even greater ones to follow.”
Congratulations on your graduation @Malala! For so many, higher education is the start of great things. For you, great things preceded it and I can only imagine the even greater ones to follow. The world is lucky to have you on it.
— COL Anne McClain (@AstroAnnimal) June 19, 2020
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London congratulated her on her Twitter handle.
Congratulations Malala. You continue to inspire and empower the next generation of young women and girls to know that there is no limits to their aspirations.
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 19, 2020
Jemima Goldsmith, from England, the ex-wife of Pakistan’s current Prime Minister also congratulated the young lady.
Congratulations, you wonderful, inspiring woman. X
— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) June 19, 2020
Elif Shafak, the Turkish-British storyteller wrote how inspiring Malala is for other young girls.
https://twitter.com/Elif_Safak/status/1273879228480716801?s=20
People from Pakistan also send their best wishes through Twitter, which includes the CEO of Pakistan Haeir company, Mr. Javed Afridi.
Much More Congratulations. Future belongs to you. Way to Go. @ZiauddinY
— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) June 19, 2020
Pakistan’s renowned comedy actor Shafaat Ali congratulated her in her native language Pashtu.
Umbaaarakk Shaaa
— Shafaat Ali (@iamshafaatali) June 19, 2020
Similarly, Pakistan’s renowned actress Samina Peerzada and Juggun Kazim also sent their congratulatory messages to the young aspiring lady.
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra felt delighted on Malala’s accomplishment and congratulated her.
Kamila Shamsie, the British-Pakistani novelist wrote:
Mubarak! To you and your parents @ZiauddinY (Enjoy Netflix, reading and sleep. Maybe get some eating in there too)
— Kamila Shamsie (@kamilashamsie) June 19, 2020
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