By,
Humaira
Is it March already? In this Covid work from home life, I’m finding days turning into night, and weeks flying by before I’ve had a chance to get out of my sweats. Is it just me or do you also struggle with this time warp?
Thankfully March is chock full of markers and celebrations to keep the days from blending together. On March 8th, I’ll be celebrating my 24th wedding anniversary along with International Woman’s Day. The Afghan Nowroz (New Year) celebration is on March 22nd, and my husband’s birthday (age not be disclosed) is on March 29th.
March is also Women’s History Month in the United States, an annual celebration highlighting the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
Gawhar Shad Begum was an accomplished politician and visionary.
In keeping with the spirit of Women’s History Month, starting tomorrow, March 2nd, I will highlight and uplift an Afghan woman who is a public figure or an unsung hero on my Afghan Culture Unveiled Facebook page.
The list was curated from nominations I solicited from my social media networks for women who have contributed to Afghan culture, art, women’s rights, and civic society in a positive way.
This by no means is a comprehensive list of all who work hard every day to elevate Afghan people and culture but more of a glimpse into the grit, talent, and compassion within our community.
I invite you to pop into my Afghan Culture Unveiled Facebook page, where I post uplifting articles, stories, recipes, and culture and share in celebrating the sheros of the Afghan diaspora.
In the comment section of this post, let me know who are the sheros in your life.
Happy Women’s History Month.