In August 2024, Arsalan packed his bags in sunny California and set off for Germany to visit a friend. But fate had a layover plan of its own. During his stop in London, he met Sharmeen and her family for the very first time — and what was supposed to be a quick hello turned into the moment everything changed.

Chai turned into conversations.

Conversations turned into connection.

Connection turned into kismet.

Along the way, they discovered not only how well they matched — but that their families had been connected for years (including ties back to Kuwait). Even more special? Sharmeen’s grandmother and Arsalan’s aunt had known each other long before they ever did.

In December 2024, Arsalan flew back to London.

The date? December 24th.

Exactly one year after their families had first met!

So they claimed it as their own.

Now:

An Engineer

Meets

A future doctor

… and a lifetime begins.