Dates are a popular staple item for breaking fast and Islamic holidays, irrespective of what culture and geographic locations Muslims belong to. But this old-as-time fruit with all its health benefits and culinary versatility has been making its way in cuisines all over the world. Beyond just snacking on raw dates and used as a …
Ramadan is here ~ the month of reflection, spirituality, and festivity! This is my favorite time to blog and no matter how busy I am, I don’t like to miss a post for Ramadan and Eid. (Here is the post from 2021 and this one from 2020). I love featuring amazing Islamic Etsy shops on …
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a fictional biography of a Hollywood actress from 1950s – Evelyn Hugo, now a socially withdrawn but once a famous Hollywood icon, tells her life story to Monique, a routine, not so famous journalist. Evelyn goes over the retrospectives of her life, path and price …
And before we know the Holy month of Ramadan will be here with all its blessings and festivities! As always we are here with a list of Ramadan must-haves for you, your family and friends from Muslim business owners who are extremely creative and have been working to make our Ramadan extra special! Keep the …
I have considered myself to be quite broadminded, aware person who would not tolerate discrimination based on color, religion, gender or any other proclivity that people may hold dear. However when I look at my-“mindful”-self before reading the book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent, my the then take on the color-based discrimination appears to …
We do so many things while we live in this world – some we do because life tells us to and some because we are lucky enough to find opportunity to!! I feel so blessed to be able to run a passion-led business for more than 10 years – vintage china and accessories!! Now the …
Quarantine is going on at its own pace and life reaching its own milestones. Our oldest turned 20 in early March as the Covid-19 hit the US and our second one turned 18 right in the middle of the pandemic. Usually we are not keen on elaborated birthdays or making a big deal, nor are …
Fathers and father figures in our lives are special people and come in variety of personalities! Someone who has made us what we are today deserves a celebration to recognize the hard work; something special that defines and complements the unique persona! I can’t think of Father’s Day without thinking of my dad. He was …
Occasions in Quarantine!
