Iqra University faces backlash over bold fashion event.
Iqra University, a renowned educational institution in Pakistan, is facing criticism for hosting a bold fashion event named Iqra University Fashion Odyssey 2024.
Organized by AIFD and the university itself, the grand showcase featured young designers presenting their collections, with top models and prominent fashion icons walking the ramp.
Iqra University Fashion Odyssey 2024
A video making rounds on social media highlights models in bold western attire, sparking backlash on social media.
Critics say that the university’s name, rooted in Islamic significance, clashes with the provocative outfits displayed.
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One user commented, “Iqra, the first word revealed by Allah, is now associated with vulgarity.”
Many blamed the university of promoting immorality under the guise of creativity, lamenting the youth’s obsession with Western culture and fashion.
Others criticized the event for imitating Western trends without originality or cultural sensitivity.
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