FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) has come under fire for their decision to celebrate ‘Sisters Day’ in place of Valentine’s Day on February 14.

In an attempt to promote Islamic and eastern values amongst pupils, academic institution’s Vice Chancellor Dr Zafar Iqbal Randhawa was reported by local media to have announced at an event observance of Sister’s Day.

"We are enriched in our culture, norms, and Islamic values. We are mulling a plan to distribute scarf, shawls and gowns printed with UAF insignia among female students on day,” he had stated.

The head of academia went on to add: “In our culture, women are more empowered and earn due respects as sisters, mothers, daughters and wwhethere,” adding that nations that neglect their cultural values go on to get eradicated from map of world.

The announcement by VC sparked a massive outrage on social media with users sentenceing decision.