I was born and raised in Virginia but my parents are from Lahore, Pakistan and are Urdu-Speaking. However, I do not consider myself a very cultural Pakistani person. For example, I don't really like to listen to Desi music and prefer to wear American clothes. I don't think I would fit in well with a family that is very cultural if they are from Pakistan. I speak English and Urdu. I am a Sunni Muslim and value Islam over culture. I do my best to pray 5x/day, fast during Ramadan, attend lectures/events at the masjid and volunteer for Islamic organizations. I do not smoke, drink alcohol or partake in recreational drugs. I do wear hijab and intend to continue to wear hijab after marriage. I have a Bachelor's degree from UVA and Pharmacy Doctorate from VCU and work as a retail pharmacist for a grocery store chain in northern VA. Some of my hobbies and interests include: spending time with family/friends,  reading, watching movies/tv, outdoor activities, traveling, and trying new foods/restaurants. I would say I am more of a moderate person when it comes to being conservative or liberal. I am someone who would like to enjoy life in a way that is acceptable in Islam and hope to start a family one day iA. I value someone who is respectful, punctual, kind, understanding, straightforward and humble.