Ramadan is a month of blessings, of spiritual reflection, of self-enhancement, and of heightened devoutness and worship. Concurrently it’s a time of great joy and festivity in Qatar. The essence of this month is very much reflected in Qatari society as Qatar offers a lot to experience the literal and figurative cultural and religious flavor of the region during this blessed month.
Continue reading “MUBARAK ALEKOUM EL SHAHAR”I AM “THEIR” JOY!
Three decades ago, on the 21st morning of a hot and humid August, I was born. Despite being in active labor, my mum was rushed to the operating theatre and was put under the knife to bring me into this world. Why? Because my heartbeat slumped. Back then, it was all done under general anesthesia. My mum narrates that when she regained consciousness, she saw female figures all clad in white, making her believe that she had made her transition to the other world. She mistook the nurses for angels or “Hoors” for she staunchly believes that if a mother dies during childbirth, she gets the status of a martyr. Anyhow, It was expected on her part as I was the first baby born via C-section on both my paternal and maternal sides of the family—so the hunch was real.
Continue reading “I AM “THEIR” JOY!”To My Mother: A Lyrical
This Lyrical is the voice of my heart for My Dear Mother, whose prayers always follow me & who’s my heart’s first home.
Continue reading “To My Mother: A Lyrical”Calibrating Normalcy in The New Normal
This month marks the first anniversary of the impacts of COVID-19 on our livelihoods. Looking back at March 2020 is like looking at a time capsule. This past year has transformed nearly every aspect of our world, seemingly overnight. It has fundamentally changed a lot of things be it working, schooling, traveling, shopping, or getting around. Breathing through a global pandemic has driven histrionic vicissitudes in our jobs, schools, social circle, and even our collective sense of time. In short, COVID-19 has affected “The Life” as a whole.
Continue reading “Calibrating Normalcy in The New Normal”I’M EQUALITY!
Yesterday, the 8th of March, marked International Women’s Day. The day is celebrated globally to appreciate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women all around the world. This day also calls for accelerating gender parity. The purpose has always been to create a gender-equal world, raising awareness against bias, celebrating woman’s success, and forge women’s empowerment worldwide. The question here arises that are we as women playing our card of “Women’s Rights” the right way or has it become a struggle of gaining dominance rather than of gaining equality?
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QuratulAin Hamza 