My Eid Experience

This post is about how I spent my Eid. It has to with religion and for people other than Muslims, Eid is our own festival of merriment, just as Christmas is for Christians :) If this doesn't interest you, you can always wait for my next post :D

Thanks to +Shayan Ahmed  and +fakiha iram for the suggestions :)

It all started last night, Chaand Raat or the eve before Eid, whatever you settle on calling it. Out of the blue, my sister decided on getting henna (mehendi) applied on her hands. I was asked to be the driver and I

Defenders Of The Sea - Navy's Importance

The seamen
Courtesy Pak Armed Forces

Me and my younger brother were talking to my dad about the water shortage (we face one these days). The discussion eventually drifted off to sea and the navy. This is what followed:

Many Promises To Keep

The Promise
Courtesy Buried With Children

She came back home and marched straight to her room. The parents exchanged confused looks. She would always run to her dad and it took considerable effort to persuade her to abandon his lap. Also, she came back quite early today. On usual days, Fatima would have to call her in and she would run in with a pace that not many 5 year olds could match.

Ramadan - An Observation

"Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind and a clear guidance and judgment (so that mankind will distinguish from right and wrong).." (Q 2:183)

The Holy month of Ramadan is upon us and everyone is fasting, but other than abstaining from food and drink, there is still much to do to preserve the sanctity of Ramadan. The sun is showing much energy and the textile industry has really reaped off it. One can see women in all types of objectionable poses and clothing, which might be accepted in our rather borrowed culture but certainly not in our pure religion.