Bhubaneswar: Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai married her partner Asser Malik in Birmingham, she announced on social media.

The nikkah ceremony was performed in the presence of their family members.

"Today marks a precious day in my life. Asser and I tied the knot to be partners for life. We celebrated a small nikkah ceremony at home in Birmingham with our families. Please send us your prayers. We are excited to walk together for the journey ahead," she tweeted.

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Malala Yousafzai, 24, was born in Pakistan. She is an activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner in history.