By Dawood Growing up Kashmiri in Australia makes me really proud and happy. It’s a mix of joy, pride & strong connections that keep me tied to my roots. Our community get-togethers are more than just events, they actually feel like home. Every year families from Melbourne & Sydney come together & those days are always epic. We laugh, play …
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A Bridge Between My Past and Present: My Story with Akai
Hikma Naseem (30)Sydney, Australia When I think of Kashmir, I think of snow-laden mountains in winter, of wrapping myself in my beautiful pheran with a kangri warming my hands. I think of my father getting warm bread from the kandur early in the morning and getting me the best coal for my kangri. I think of sharing a shalpup with …
Why I volunteered for the president role of Australian Kashmiri Association
Yavar Hassan MirAKA President 2024-25 Motto: “Bringing Kashmiris Together” When I accepted the role of President of the Australian Kashmiri Association (AKA), it wasn’t for atitle or recognition. It was about giving back—to the community that raised me, to the culture thatshaped me, and to the people who continue to inspire me.Our motto, “Bringing Kashmiris Together,” is more than just …
Growing up Kashmiri in Australia
By Saffiya ShabirAge: 13 years Running around on Ramadan nights in a pheran, hiding in your mother’s pashmina shawl. Rista for dinner and the yearly trips back home. Growing up Kashmiri is a blessing. However, it can get hard sometimes when none of your school friends know about your beautiful culture. This is where having a community with people who …