Shook by tremors: Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mawra Hocane, others pray for earthquake victims

Many took to their social media to extend their condolence and pray for everyone’s safety

On March 21, at least nine people were killed and 44 injured in northwest Pakistan as a strong earthquake jolted many parts of the country.

The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.5 quake, which struck around 09:30 PM on Tuesday and lasted over 30 seconds, was felt from central Asia to New Delhi, India—more than 2,000 km away.

Many celebrities since have taken to their social media handles to offer their prayers and support for the earthquake victims. "Earthquake! Oh God, please help. Hope everyone is well," wrote veteran actor Samina Peerzada on Twitter.

زلزلہ !! یا اللہ مدد۔ امید ہے سب خیریت سے ہیں۔

— Samina Peerzada (@SaminaSays) March 21, 2023

Singer Ali Zafar hoped everyone remained safe. "I hope everyone is okay. Prayers for all," he tweeted.

Hope everyone ok. Prayers for all. #earthquake

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) March 21, 2023

Hamza Ali Abbasi shared a religious quote to express his sentiments about the quake. While former model Iffat Omar took a dig at the individuals that blame women's clothing for the occurrence of earthquakes. "Who wore jeans today?" she asked.

Prophet Muhammad PBUH is reported to have said that some of the signs of the last age are - “…earthquakes will be very frequent, time will pass quickly…murders will increase…” Bukhari Chapter 17 #146 — May God make ease for us all.
#earthquake

— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) March 21, 2023

Ajj kis nay jeans pehnien thien😛😡😡

— Iffat Omar Official (@OmarIffat) March 21, 2023

“May God have mercy on us, hope everyone is safe,” penned Ahmed Ali Butt on an Instagram Story.

Natasha Baig also shared her experience of feeling the deadly tremors. “I felt the tremors, oh my God,” said the Khirad crooner, adding a sad emoji.

Veteran actor Simi Rahael shared the news of the earthquake with the caption, “May God protect us all.”

Other celebrities such as Mawra Hocane, Zhalay Sarhadi and Bilal Ashraf also urged everyone to pray for the earthquake victims.

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