105-Year-Old Pakistani Lady Meets Indian Niece at Kaaba
At the age of 105, Pakistani woman Hajjirah Bibi met her Indian niece at the Kaaba in Makkah which she referred Obeji Gaya as a “Double Blessing” for coinciding with her Umrah pilgrimage.
Separated By Partition, Reunited After 75 Years
In 1980s, Bibi received a letter from her sister she thought had died which led her to believe that her sister was alive. During the 1947 Partition, a Bibi sister was separated from her sister and was traumatized with the reality of how it displaced 15 million people and died over a million people. She then went on to share a letter she had received 20 years prior. Following this story, her neighbor Amina Ashiq, a Kabbadi player was able to connect her with Pakistani YouTuber Nasir Dhillon who is known for reuniting partitioned families. Through his channel, Punjabi Lehar TV, he was able to find Bibi’s niece Hanifan who was living in India.
Even though Dhillon was economic issues, he provided Uyrah tour opportunities to the two women who were traveling. Financial support was offered on November 15th Sardar Paul Singh Gill which allowed the two ladies with the opportunity to meet at the Kaaba.
“A Dream Come True”
Bibi shared her deep appreciation while in Madinah, expressing her sentiments with these words:
“It is indeed a dream come true. Allah has favored me by allowing me to meet my niece for the very first time at the Holy Kaaba. This is a double blessing at this stage of my life.”
She remembered how, when preparing to die, her family was a multitude she wished to see.
“I could not locate my sister in time. I am thankful to everyone who helped me find her daughter.”
A Journey of Compassion and Connection
Bibi’s caretaker, Amina Ashiq, described the experience as a “proud moment” in her life:
“With Dhillon’s assistance, we brought them to Makkah for Umrah where these two had their very first meeting. It was heart-achingly beautiful to witness their reunion.”
In the past ten years, Dhillon has helped over 300 families reunite. He shared that the initial plan was to facilitate a meeting at Kartarpur, however, Hanifan was denied a visa by the Indian government. They made it work in Makkah instead.
“The single agenda of starting this channel was to help reunite people who were separated in Partition,” said Dhillon.
A Story of Hope and Humanity
The touching reacquaintance serves as an affirming reminder that there is always hope for reuniting lost family, no matter how far apart they are or how long it has been since they’ve seen one another- even, 75 year’s worth of hope.
