Re: Funerals
I’m under an impression that it’s probably a tradition in Urdu Speaking community. In our Punjabi culture, it’d be considered pretty disrespectful to serve Biryani at funerals since it is a dish that’s commonly associated with weddings and happy occasion catering. We normally do Pilao, basic chicken curry with naan or something like that. Also, I believe it’s pretty common for a third party to arrange, provide and cover the cost of food for funerals, as an of solidarity and a good will gesture towards the grieving family.
I have nothing against observing anniversaries with Quran Khanis, in fact I really appreciate our family tradition of doing the whole daigh thing to feed the poor.