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The decision to perform Umrah this year has been a spontaneous one. One morning Masood and I were on our way to the office when he casually asks, “Shall we go for Umrah?” I said yes, of course. Three weeks … Continue reading
Posted in Madinah, Makkah
Tagged history, Le Meridien Hotel, Madinah, makkah, Mina, photography, photos, pilgrimage, Places, SAPTCO VIP bus, thoughts, travel, Umrah
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Bursts of vibrant colors everywhere, the sound of glass bangles clinking away, display of gold ornaments, a dash of family drama and gossips, overflow of sweets and desserts, fresh roses and jasmines, heavy sarees, and yes, the shopping that … Continue reading
Posted in Hyderabad
Tagged bride, bride in red, culture, family, garland, gold, groom, henna, Hyderabad, Hyderabadi Wedding, India, Indian Wedding, jewelry, marriage, money, thoughts, tradition, wedding
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As I watched the news on television and silently prayed for the people in Japan (I have relatives living there and they are safe, alhumdulillah) my own encounters with calamities, albeit of a much lesser magnitude, began flashing through my … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged calamities, earthquake, flood, Life, Me, people, personal, Philippines, thoughts, typhoons, weather
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