Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

'بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

Did you notice that photo on the homepage of this invite? That’s us—standing in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. That’s not just a pretty picture; it’s the place where our story truly began.

But let’s rewind a bit...

Back in 2018, Sayjan’s family sent a rishta (proposal) to Nikita. But she said a firm no—because he was six months younger. And she was sure she’d never date someone younger than her (she had her reasons!).

Fast forward to 2022. Nikita posted a photo with her mom at a wedding on Instagram. After years of no contact, Sayjan left a sweet compliment. A few months later, he posted a trek photo, and Nikita commented back. That sparked a casual chat which turned into a deep, late-night conversation—about life, COVID, and the whole "immigrate-to-the west" dream that neither of them fully bought into, yet both were living. That conversation lasted until 3 a.m.

Soon after, Nikita received her Confirmation of PR for Canada, and Sayjan got his shortly after. Nikita offered to travel with him, but due to work, he couldn’t join her. She landed in Canada in September 2022, and he arrived a month later.

They lost touch for a while—until one day, Nikita texted to ask if Sayjan had received his PR card. That single message rekindled their connection.

Nikita was in Ottawa and Sayjan in Regina. Texts turned into calls, calls into video chats. When Sayjan got a job in Toronto, he decided to visit Nikita before starting. She said yes.

That visit turned into three unforgettable weeks—freezing weather, cozy walks, shared laughter, exploring Ottawa together—and their relationship blossomed. They made it official on March 21, 2023.

For a while, they juggled a long-distance relationship between Toronto and Ottawa. But Sayjan’s workplace wasn’t the best, and Nikita missed his company. With Nikita landing a great federal government opportunity and Sayjan securing a job in Ottawa, they decided to close the distance.

Sayjan moved to Ottawa, and they rented their first apartment together. It wasn’t always smooth—there were tough days, job changes, and growing pains—but they faced it all together. And now, here they are: getting married in a few months.

They would love for you to be a part of their celebrations and bless them with your presence on their special day.

Nikah

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