Seasonal Swings

Right you are. And it is not just Lahore, this is true for all of Pakistan. I am from Karachi and I know exactly what you mean. My sister, infact, was supposed to get married during the month of December and it was postponed at the objection of certain people in and around the family.

As far as the new Year falling in Ramamdan is concerned: it`s not even an issue as far as I am concerned since I don`t believe in CELEBRATING it. However, is it so unthinkable now in Pakistan to celebrate `something` as trivial and `stupid` to begin with, as the new year, during the month of Ramadan. It used to be different. Aaah (Urdu wali), the good ol` days.

Very quaint Ms. Farooq. Sirdiyon ka lehaaf mein ghush keh bethna yaad aa gaya.

As for missing the horror of the December shaadi scene - well, isn`t it more than replaced by the daily forced feeding practiced at those ubiquitous iftaar parties - sometimes three to an evening?

Anita

loved it - hope you write here more often.