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Annual mock shaadi showcases South Asian wedding traditions

By Ela Jalil The Pakistani Student Association (PSA) held their annual Mock Shaadi — an event welcoming and celebrating the beauty and liveliness of South Asian culture — at Stamp Student Union last month. A shaadi is a South Asian wedding, filled with events that usually take place over the course of a week. The UMD PSA, along with PSA’s nationwide, throws a fake wedding … Continue reading Annual mock shaadi showcases South Asian wedding traditions

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Mehndi Night brings Pakistani food,dance and culture to UMD

By Ben Gonzalez The Pakistani Student Association (PSA) hosted their annual cultural showcase in the Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom Nov. 30. Though “Mehndi Night” has gone by different names over the years, the goal remains the same: share Pakistani culture with the University of Maryland campus community and beyond. Event organizer Misbah Khan, a senior accounting and finance double major, shared what went into … Continue reading Mehndi Night brings Pakistani food,dance and culture to UMD

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UMD students celebrate Pakistani culture for Rangeela

Although many tables and chairs were set up at the Colony Ballroom in Stamp Student Union on Nov. 30, almost no one was sitting down. The room was packed with students of all descents gathered for Rangeela, an event celebrating Pakistani culture. The fun-filled night lasted until 11 p.m., and consisted of dancing, cultural performances, a photo booth and even a Snapchat filter. The event … Continue reading UMD students celebrate Pakistani culture for Rangeela

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