Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai gets married at home in UK

Malala wore a traditional pink dress, while her partner wore a matching tie. Credit: Twitter/@Malala

Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai has announced she has got married in the UK.

The Pakistani activist, who was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in 2012 after angering them with her campaign for girls’ schooling, revealed on Twitter she had tied the knot with partner Asser Malik on Tuesday.

Ms Yousafzai, 24, said a small service took place at her home in Birmingham, attended by family and friends.

Pictures showed her in a pink dress, while her partner wore a matching tie.

She wrote: “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”.

The couple tied the knot at Malala's home in Birmingham. Credit: Twitter/@Malala

Ms Yousafzai became the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2014, winning the accolade for her work campaigning for girls to have a universal right to education.

She completed a philosophy, politics and economics degree at Oxford University last year.

The activist has also set up the Malala Fund, which aims to support the education of girls around the world.

The small ceremony was attended by her friends and family. Credit: Twitter/@Malala

Congratulatory messages poured out on social media from well-known figures as well as the public.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replied to Malala's Tweet: "Congratulations, Malala and Asser! Sophie and I hope you enjoyed your special day - we’re wishing you a lifetime of happiness together".

Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote: "Congratulations to you and Asser! Wishing you all the best as you begin your new life together".

British Health Secretary wrote: "Congratulations!", while Conservative House of Lords peer Sayeeda Warsi Tweeted: "With congratulations and duas for your new life together. May your journey ahead be full of love and laughter".