Ramazan is one of the most awaited months. Each of us gets super excited by the thought of having Sehris and Iftaaris together. However, for newly married women, the first Ramazan in their susraal comes with a lot of responsibilities. And pressure too kyun kay you want to impress your susraalis. Despite this pressure, many of our bahus are lucky enough to create special memories which stay with them for the entirety of their lives.
We got in touch with a few women and asked them about their favorite memory from their first Ramazan in their susraal.
70-year-old Qamar Jabeen recollected her first Ramazan after her marriage.
“When I got married, there was a tradition to send the newlywed brides to their parents home for their first Ramazan and Eid. I was also told the same. This made me feel really sad and I cried because I could not spend that time with my husband. In that era, women were not allowed to speak their minds. They were expected to do as instructed by their saas. With a heavy heart, I packed my bags and left for my parents home which was in a different city.”
“Here comes the memorable part. My husband sent me letters and cards one after the other telling me that he also missed me and the Eid card was the most special one. I still have those letters and cards with me which remind me of those beautiful days.”
Saima Nadeem, too, shared the memory of her first Ramazan in her susraal:
“When I got married, I had no idea how to cook anything. I could not even fry an egg on my own. I was married a month before Ramazan and I really wanted to cook something for my husband. Due to the post-wedding masrufiyat I was not able to learn cooking.”
“Before the first iftaari, I went into the kitchen to make something for my husband. However, he walked in on me practicing my poor cooking skills. He came in and asked the entire story. And guess what? He made me an iftaari for me. I just felt so special.”
Sobia Amaan shared her adorable memory as well:
“My first Ramazan in my susraal was special because I had my first child at that time. I was happy to have my family completed with three of us.”
Food enthusiast Rabia Hasnan whipped up something special for her husband.
“I was a cooking expert. I surprised my husband with all his favorite dishes at the first Iftaari. I still remember how happy he was.”
Clearly, Rabia’s husband is extremely fortunate.
Naazish Imran ended up dozing off. LOL.
” I accidentally slept sometime before Iftaari. My husband helped me a lot and it was so much fun cooking with him.”
Asiya Naveed recollected how her husband helped her out.
“My husband helped me clean the kitchen and wash the dishes.”
Hey, at least he’s looking out for her.
Shumaila Awais was the recipient of a great surprise.
“My first birthday in my susraal was in Ramazan. My husband gave me a perfect birthday surprise which made my first Ramazan really memorable.”
Doesn’t that sound super adorable?
Annie Imran’s first Ramazan sounds wonderfully romantic.
“I went for a long drive with my husband before every Sehri. We both enjoyed that time together.”
Haye.
Nosheen Waseen shared her experience as well.
“I got really confused while preparing the food because I was married into a joint family and had no idea how to prepare a massive amount of food. My jethani helped me a lot and I still thank her for that day.”
Sounds like a solid relationship, tbh.
Shazia Faheem and her hubby started their own ritual.
“I was very fond of ice creams ( still am.) My husband used to bring me ice cream at Iftaar time. That made my first Ramazan very special.”
Hina Shiraz and her husband also started a tradition.
“My husband took me out at my favorite restaurant for the first Iftaari. This is something he does every Ramazan.”
All these stories shared by the ladies are extremely heartwarming. Do you remember what your first Ramazan was like? Let us know below.
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