Lifestyle – QuratulAin Hamza

The Colors of Winter

Canadian winters, admittedly, have a less-than-favorable reputation with those not thrilled with the promise of hiemal days and brumal nights. Conversely, not only is snow enchantingly beautiful in reality, but it is as warm as the glow of topaz. You only need to embrace it. If you look profusely, you’ll see this beautiful season brimmingContinue reading “The Colors of Winter”

The Golden October

Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Yes, it is the Golden October. Fall is all about a crisp morning breeze and a splendid silent sun. This golden and crisp time of the year is as golden as an apple and as crisp as a wintergreen berry. It is a season that has drawn lines of greatContinue reading “The Golden October”

Our Eid Trip to Pakistan

‘So, when are we flying then?’ I asked.‘On the 2nd of May,’ he responded in a casual way. Life sometimes gives you bolts from the blue. Eid fell in Qatar on the 2nd of May. We knew little that we would be coincidently traveling that day to Pakistan. Our day started with ‘S’ offering hisContinue reading “Our Eid Trip to Pakistan”

Nano ka Ghar

(trans: Grandma’s Home) It was December 2018 when we last visited Pakistan. It was an 18-day holiday, primarily to attend the wedding of my youngest sister. We were all tied up and employed with the engaging chores that all weddings call for. Time went by and we flew back with a heavy heart. Three yearsContinue reading “Nano ka Ghar”

On Celebrating ‘The First Fast’ Of A Young Believer

Fasting is one of the principle pillars of Islam, and when a young believer fasts for the first time, it’s called a “Roza Kushai”, in our culture. Roza Kushai is somewhat becoming a modern trend gripping the attention of many parents trying their best possible to make the event an ultimate rare compared to theContinue reading “On Celebrating ‘The First Fast’ Of A Young Believer”

10 Ways To Celebrate Eid Amidst COVID

Eid has always been very special yet delicate of an affair to me. Being a Pakistani expatriate living in Qatar hasn’t posed much of a threat to my avidity for instilling what Eid is to us, in my kids (perks of living in a Muslim country). But now with Covid-19 hovering around and the restrictionsContinue reading “10 Ways To Celebrate Eid Amidst COVID”

MUBARAK ALEKOUM EL SHAHAR

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 flavorContinue reading “MUBARAK ALEKOUM EL SHAHAR”