My first Ramadan in Canada was back in 2004, A new place, a new home and my first winter in Canada (Brrr).
It was a bit quiet as I used to live in a joint family but that feeling of loneliness took over by the excitement of our first home.
A newly wedded couple was very lucky to move into a condo of their choice in Ramadan after a lot of searching. Although we only had our bedroom furniture at that time still It was like our dream home just with the carpet flooring, huge glass windows and Go station right at the front.
Days were short and Akmal used to work in downtown. He carried dates for iftar and I used to look for that green Go train every day with a ready iftar Dastarkhuan. When people spread out from the station I used to search him from the 8th floor in that big crowd and always found him as he walked towards our building while talking to me on phone (sounds dreamy right lol , yes it was ).
It was a long Journey after, MashaAllah 3 kids added, lots of moving, phases, ups and downs but there was always something to be grateful for and to be happy about and Ramadan was one of them.
I realized that although our Ramadan was very festive and Ronaq mela kind of in Pakistan because of late-night Shopping and roaming but in Canada, it was more productive because of lesser tension of clothes and stuff and more focus on Ibadaat. Going to Masjid for Taraweeh as a family was in routine even when our kids were very Little. Here people especially arrange events and activities together to keep up the Ramadan spirit. Going for the Eid prayer is always a feel-good experience.
Yes, Ramadan in summer is quite tough in Canada. Days are too long, You’ve to do all chores, jobs, pick and drops while fasting for 17 hours or more. There is no change in hours like our back home & You get very less sleep.
The last two years before Covid, I was working and came back just after iftar. I prepared things before leaving and then Akmal & the kids took care of the rest including post-Iftar Chai because I felt drained. Fried items were only available at weekends as making Verity of Pakoras is an art itself, still, they tried sometimes but it felt crazy busy.
Due to a pandemic last year. we stranded in Pakistan and had Ramadan there together after so long. It’s like you can see Ramadan everywhere. It was kind of a break and having Iftar with a big family MashaAllah brought so much joy.
This year again, it was a bit lonely but relaxing. Everyone was home. We all got enough sleep, Although homeschooling is challenging but when health becomes a priority everything else goes behind. Everyone tried to create Ramadan vibes by sharing Iftari and here Ramadan is about to end.
I hope and pray that May Allah grants us next Ramadan full of festivities, Peace and Joy with our loved ones with all health & Happiness. Ameen
Please remember our family in your Duas
Are you also a Pardesi and can relate to us?
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Picture is from Eid 2017 after Eid Namaz and Yahya was as usual finding the way to bug Aapi
It was a bit quiet as I used to live in a joint family but that feeling of loneliness took over by the excitement of our first home.
A newly wedded couple was very lucky to move into a condo of their choice in Ramadan after a lot of searching. Although we only had our bedroom furniture at that time still It was like our dream home just with the carpet flooring, huge glass windows and Go station right at the front.
Days were short and Akmal used to work in downtown. He carried dates for iftar and I used to look for that green Go train every day with a ready iftar Dastarkhuan. When people spread out from the station I used to search him from the 8th floor in that big crowd and always found him as he walked towards our building while talking to me on phone (sounds dreamy right lol , yes it was ).
It was a long Journey after, MashaAllah 3 kids added, lots of moving, phases, ups and downs but there was always something to be grateful for and to be happy about and Ramadan was one of them.
I realized that although our Ramadan was very festive and Ronaq mela kind of in Pakistan because of late-night Shopping and roaming but in Canada, it was more productive because of lesser tension of clothes and stuff and more focus on Ibadaat. Going to Masjid for Taraweeh as a family was in routine even when our kids were very Little. Here people especially arrange events and activities together to keep up the Ramadan spirit. Going for the Eid prayer is always a feel-good experience.
Yes, Ramadan in summer is quite tough in Canada. Days are too long, You’ve to do all chores, jobs, pick and drops while fasting for 17 hours or more. There is no change in hours like our back home & You get very less sleep.
The last two years before Covid, I was working and came back just after iftar. I prepared things before leaving and then Akmal & the kids took care of the rest including post-Iftar Chai because I felt drained. Fried items were only available at weekends as making Verity of Pakoras is an art itself, still, they tried sometimes but it felt crazy busy.
Due to a pandemic last year. we stranded in Pakistan and had Ramadan there together after so long. It’s like you can see Ramadan everywhere. It was kind of a break and having Iftar with a big family MashaAllah brought so much joy.
This year again, it was a bit lonely but relaxing. Everyone was home. We all got enough sleep, Although homeschooling is challenging but when health becomes a priority everything else goes behind. Everyone tried to create Ramadan vibes by sharing Iftari and here Ramadan is about to end.
I hope and pray that May Allah grants us next Ramadan full of festivities, Peace and Joy with our loved ones with all health & Happiness. Ameen
Please remember our family in your Duas
Are you also a Pardesi and can relate to us?
*
Picture is from Eid 2017 after Eid Namaz and Yahya was as usual finding the way to bug Aapi
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