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Saira Anwar's avatar

This is so beautiful. Ramadan Mubarak, my friend. The way you wrote about Eid as a convert, that tenderness of finding your own way into celebration, really moved me. “A celebration I chose” is such a profound truth. And the small things you named, the meal, the phone call, the card that says I was thinking of you today, that is exactly what makes these days feel real. What you’ve created with Say It Sweetly is so thoughtful. Marking our sacred seasons with care is such a gift. May this Ramadan meet you with ease, barakah, and the deepest sense of belonging. 🫶🏻❤️🌙✨🤲🏻🥰

Mymy Khan's avatar

Saira, thank you so much for these beautiful words. They truly touched my heart. You captured exactly what I was feeling—that transition from finding my own way to finally feeling like these traditions belong to me, too.  It means the world to me that you see the heart behind Say It Sweetly. Creating a space to mark these seasons with intention has been such a healing journey. Wishing you a Ramadan filled with that same light, peace, and many beautiful moments of connection. Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨❤️

Saira Anwar's avatar

My pleasure, my friend. It makes me so happy to hear that you feel that belonging now. That’s such a beautiful milestone, not just observing the tradition, but knowing it holds you too. What you’ve built through Say It Sweetly feels intentional and heartfelt, and that’s what makes it so special. It’s more than cards, it’s remembrance, it’s welcome. May this Ramadan wrap you in ease, deepen your connection, and return to you all the light you’ve poured into others. Ramadan Mubarak to you too. 🌙✨️❤️🫶🏻

Mymy Khan's avatar

You have such a gift for putting words to feelings I didn’t even know I was carrying. Reading this felt like a warm embrace. Wishing you a Ramadan full of stillness, sweetness, and deep gratitude. You deserve every blessing coming your way. 🌙🫶🏻✨

Saira Anwar's avatar

My pleasure, my friend. You deserve every blessing coming your way too. That means so much, truly. I think that’s what poetry does for both of us, it gives language to the quiet things we’ve been carrying. I’m so grateful our words can meet like this. May this Ramadan bring you the same stillness and sweetness you wish for me, and may every blessing find you gently. ❤️🫶🏻✨️🌙