Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Atoona Allah Ya'ateekum

It’s a night children have been waiting for all year, a night which Gulf countries rejoice in the second half of the month of Ramadan. Where residents starts preparing the processing of nuts and candy.

In this evening, children dress in their Traditional cloths, walk out of their homes and walk around the neighborhoods knocking on each door. Carrying different cotton bags filled with decorative characteristic cartoons and traditional design, hanging loosely from their necks, ready to receive goodies, sweets and different variety of nuts. Walking around the neighborhoods at nighttime singing the special Garangao song.

Garangao is a very unique evening that’s held on the 14th of Ramadan every year. My family and I gather together in my grandmother’s house. All of my Family members sitting together celebrating, chatting together, while my little cousins eating the candies they received from other houses singing Garangao song. Dressed in customary women cloths. This unforgettable time is very exceptional in every Qatari house.
(Ahood)

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