We had a great time at Annie’s ELC in Islamabad enjoying an Urdu story time with the lovely children and teachers at the school.Continue reading Urdu Story Time at Annie’s ELC in Islamabad
Urdu Letters Treasure Hunt
We have been covering the Urdu alphabets in our weekly Urdu story time and recently reached “say”. This called for some revision and a little celebration! Last summer, we were visiting my sister in Manila and learning the Urdu alphabets. Here’s a little game we played to celebrate the same milestone! Play an Urdu LettersContinue reading Urdu Letters Treasure Hunt
Urdu Story Time: Why is it Important and how to attend ours?
Urdu story time is an important tool to pass on the love of the language to young children. Read this post for resources, tips and how to attend ours.Continue reading Urdu Story Time: Why is it Important and how to attend ours?
Urdu Poem about Professions: A Fun Urdu Poem for Children
Sharing the video and lyrics for an Urdu poem about professions that you can use at home or in school for children to talk about careers. Continue reading Urdu Poem about Professions: A Fun Urdu Poem for Children
Urdu within Immigrants of Pakistani origin: a Research Perspective
Urdu is a language that is spoken by millions around the world. Urdu is one of the official languages of Pakistan and of six states in India. As people from the subcontinent have moved around the world, they have taken the language with them. However, it takes special dedication from parents to keep Urdu aliveContinue reading Urdu within Immigrants of Pakistani origin: a Research Perspective
Remembering Bano Qudsia
Remembering the great Pakistani Urdu author Bano Qudsia who shaped thoughts in generations through her amazing novels, short stories and plays. Continue reading Remembering Bano Qudsia
Punjabi Desi Snowman
We had lots of fun yesterday making a Punjabi Desi Snowman. The best part about this craft is that it uses supplies lying around your house! This snowman is all Desi, has a Punjabi pagri on his head, khussas on his feet and is flying a kite! He is pretty much ready for winter to endContinue reading Punjabi Desi Snowman
How to teach Urdu to Kids: Simple Tips for Parents
Sharing tips and resources of how to teach Urdu to kids which will help families that wish to pass on the language to the next generation.Continue reading How to teach Urdu to Kids: Simple Tips for Parents
Ghalib on my Mom Life
Today we celebrate the birthday of one of Urdu language’s finest poets, Mirza Ghalib. Born on Dec 27, 1797, in Agra, he rose to prominence in Delhi in the last era of the Mughal empire. His poetry has touched the souls of millions. It has often been said that Ghalib’s poetry is timeless. I haveContinue reading Ghalib on my Mom Life
Milad Memories & Some Naats
Rabi ul Awal is the month in the lunar Islamic calendar when our beloved Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) was born. An event that is commemorated in different ways by Muslims around the world. One of the most beautiful memories I have from this month is the event of Milad. These are gatherings held to remember andContinue reading Milad Memories & Some Naats