What is Umrah? Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Unlike Hajj, which can only be performed on specific dates, Umrah can be undertaken at any time of the year. The primary purpose of performing Umrah is to fulfill a significant act of worship in Islam, seeking spiritual purification, […]
Every year I start the food prep for Ramadan at least a week before. That usually includes prepping and finalizing the make ahead items like samosas and chicken rolls and stocking up the pantry with Ramadan specific foods so that I don’t have to run to the grocery store at the last minute. I don’t […]
Aloo Channa Chaat (Potato Garbanzo/Chickpea Salad) is a traditional snack from Pakistan. It is both a street food as well as a comfort food. You will find different versions of the same dish in almost every home. It is salty, spicy and mouth-watering-ly tangy. It is flavorful and healthy and something which can be made […]
Last night I got into an argument with my 9-year-old. “All my friends are fasting and I am the only one who is not…..Tomorrow I will fast!!”. The Ramzaan environment in his school is pretty much the same as mine growing up back in Pakistan. His school is a global village with people from countries like Pakistan, India, […]