I was born and raised in a Shia Muslim household in Pakistan. For me Muharram, Ashura and Azadari are part of my life and childhood. However if you were raised in the subcontinent or had Shia Muslim friends you might have some insights into the observation of this month. Sharing memories of Muharram from myContinue reading Muharram from my Childhood
Camping for the First Time in Canada: A Story of Our Adventures
Sharing the story of when we went camping for the first time in Banff National Park, Alberta, in Canada and all the lessons we learnt!Continue reading Camping for the First Time in Canada: A Story of Our Adventures
Celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day in Calgary
Sharing how we celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day in Canada through a small celebration at home and then in the City Hall. Continue reading Celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day in Calgary
The Tale of Two Pakistani Princesses: “Bin Roye” with my four-year-old
I wrote about watching “Bin Roye” last week and how I loved the experience. The review was quite popular and it was great to know that so many people shared my emotions and excitement about the movie. I downloaded the songs from iTunes to listen to at home and my four-year-old daughter and I didContinue reading The Tale of Two Pakistani Princesses: “Bin Roye” with my four-year-old
“Bin Roye” and Pakistani Cinema
I was lucky to watch the amazing new Pakistani movie Bin Roye in the cinema last night. Lucky on so many levels: my kids went to sleep on time, I had amazing friends to watch the movie with on a weeknight, a supportive husband for my last-minute plan, I was lucky to live in aContinue reading “Bin Roye” and Pakistani Cinema
Eid Memories and Traditions
I was honored to do a guest post on one of my favorite blogs! Read it here: https://ramblingsofalazymom.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/guest-post-eid-memories-by-urdumom/
Pro Tips for Amazing Eid Photographs!
Can you believe it: next weekend is Eid! (Muslim festival marking the end of the month of Ramazan). Before you know it, the big day will be here. The entire family will be dressed in their finest and you will want to take some memorable photos. But maybe the fancy camera isn’t charged, or theContinue reading Pro Tips for Amazing Eid Photographs!
Twelve Things That Happen At A Desi Party
A desi party is a lot of fun with the food and gupshup but there are also a few things particular to a desi party…read this post to see if you can relate!Continue reading Twelve Things That Happen At A Desi Party
ChiryaGhar ke Sair – Trip to the Zoo
As we drove towards the zoo this morning, I asked my daughter if she was excited to go to the Chiryaghar. She laughed and said: “But mama, we are not going to the bird house!”. No wonder bilingualism is amazing! Even a four-year-old can catch the irony of literal translations. I love Zoo trips. TheContinue reading ChiryaGhar ke Sair – Trip to the Zoo