From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

Birthdays are not celebrated in Aliya's family because

  • A it reminds them they are closer to the grave
  • B Aliya's father dislikes parties
  • C it is not considered a major achievement
  • D it brings back bad memories
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The correct answer is C. it is not considered a major achievement

Asides parties like weddings and other occasions of great achievements, Aliya's father doesn't consider other occasions worth celebrating, especially birthdays. Aliya's mother has a different perspective to this though but that is before she gets married to Mr Bello.

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