With Mother’s Day in the UK approaching next month, we’re sharing how the day is celebrated in our native India.

Inheriting the tradition from the US, Mother’s Day in India is celebrated on the 2^nd Sunday of May and is a fairly modern addition to the Indian calendar. As a non-traditional Indian holiday, Mother’s Day is celebrated across the whole of culturally diverse India, unlike other festivals that are only recognised in certain religions. As a foreign festival, it’s remarkable how quickly the day has taken off across India, but then Mothers are respected and loved across the globe, and this special day is a great way of saying thank you.

Mother’s Day in India is celebrated in a variety of ways. Some celebrate in the Westernised way of giving a card and flowers, and in the capital Delhi, Mother’s Day is regarded as a big deal with discounts being offered and special TV segments dedicated to mothers. Schools are also known to put on plays and performances for the mothers of the schoolchildren. Another big Mother’s Day tradition in India is where the children take over the cooking to give the mother a break from the kitchen.

Just like many other countries across the world that celebrate this special day, it’s important to make sure our mothers get the treats they deserve. Mothers are there to guide you through life and tackle any hardships you encounter. They give you eternal love and acceptance, so make sure you say a huge thank you to your mother this Mother’s Day.

Here at multi award-winning Itihaas, we’ve created a bespoke 3 course menu, full of tasty Indian cuisine for the special day, and not only that, but mothers get to eat free! Book now to avoid disappointment. 

Click here to view the menu.

The decorations are up, twinkling lights are illuminating our homes and every day we’re waking up to frosty mornings- it’s no coincidence, Christmas is nearly here!

Most of us will use this time of year as an excuse to get together with friends and family, creating memories and showing them how much they mean to us, and there’s no better setting to spend some quality time with your loved ones this Christmas, than in the enchanting, luxurious comfort of the Itihaas restaurant.

Gather your parents, children and partners, and give the gift of food this Christmas. There’s nothing more comforting than good company and great food, and Itihaas’ Christmas menu is everything you need to make sure this year is extra special.

With mains like Turkey Chettinad and Rum infused Tandoori Lamb Chop, there’s more than enough to make sure you leave feeling full of Christmas cheer.

Spending time with those you love is the greatest gift anyone could have- Let Itihaas be the place you celebrate this year, and we promise to serve you up a Christmas you won’t forget.

To book, call 0121 212 3383 or email: info@itihaas.co.uk

Itihaas’ Managing Director, Raj Rana, has been at it again, showing support for yet another charity, Birmingham-based SAFS.

SAFS is a charitable organisation that provide health, social care and well-being services for children, young people and adults with disabilities. SAFS’ mission is to enhance the quality of life, and create opportunities for those who might otherwise be deprived from certain positions in society. Their work is invaluable, and therefore needs to be acknowledged, which is where Raj and Itihaas step in!

Raj and Itihaas used their wedding catering and event experience to help organise a fundraising event at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in June of this year. The event also marked the 20^th anniversary for the charity and featured a live musical performance by four of the service users, who performed Rap, Punjabi and Rock songs. Attended by 350 guests, the event included a variety of companies linked to the charity service users and their families.

Raj and Itihaas’ support for SAFS is ongoing, and they are currently working towards creating more fundraising events for the charity. As an additional show of support for SAFS and the service users they help, Itihaas recently provided a three course meal for one member’s birthday party, with 25 guests attending.

No matter how big, or how small the event, Raj and Itihaas are ready to provide what they can to show their appreciation of such a worthy cause.