Fatouma, kadidia, Hawa, Adama, Oumou, bah, Mohammed, Oumar, and Elhadji, the nonuplets who broke the Guinness record of the most living births at once two years ago, celebrated their birthdays for the first time at home in Maliatn Saturday.
The celebration was attended by relatives, acquaintances, and even the pediatrician of the nonuplets.
The children chose “miraculous” as the theme of their second birthday, “It’s their favorite,” according to their mother, Hailma Cisse.
Guests were invited to the party inside the family’s house by a poster featuring a scene from the cartoon “Miraculous” and the name of the children, as well as decorative little boxes with pictures of the various characters.
“I thank god for allowing me to celebrate my children’s two-year birthdays in Mali at home,” said 27-year-old Cisse.
The parents of the nonuplets receive aid from their families, from the Malian government, and from an NGO to provide food, education, and general care for the kids.