You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain the important event apologise for the situation suggest a new arrangement

Dear Harvey, I hope
this
letter finds you in great health! With blended feelings of both happiness and sadness, I need to tell you that I will need to postpone my visit to meet you as the much-awaited marriage for my sister has
finally
been fixed during the second half of
the
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November month. As you know, Indian
marriages
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traditions are given the utmost importance, being her only real sibling- I need to be present during all the occasions and ceremonies. I am writing
this
letter with guilt in my heart that our trips
further
will now be postponed as well. I was hoping the marriage dates were late next year-
however
, as you know, respecting the conventional customs
while
deciding engagement dates
are
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paramount in our culture. To the wandering thoughts, as you have already taken days off from work, how about if you come to India to witness
this
beautiful Indian wedding and the arrangements it comes with
.
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It will be a nice opportunity as I know you are always excited about Indian weddings. Let me know your plans, as I am sure we both will accommodate something to find each other's way. Warm wishes, Clara
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