Do you know that some Arab countries celebrate something similar to Halloween👻 but has nothing to do with it ? It’s adorable !😍💓

In the eastern region of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦and Kuwait🇰🇼 and other countries in east Arabia and close to the Arabic gulf
They have a tradition of celebrating something called “ Gargee'an” every year.

However, unlike Halloween, kids wear traditional clothes and instead of scaring people kids sing traditional songs to receive candy and they also play traditional games !
Here is a link to learn more about it :
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargee'an

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I am from the eastern region of Saudi Arabia ، and this custom is part of my culture however, Saudis from other regions aren't familiar with it.

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Zeusdelight · 61-69, M

Thought I'd learn a little about it:

Unique to Qatar and the wider Gulf, the celebration of Garangao is one of Ramadan's most beloved traditions for young children, allowing them to go house to house collecting sweet treats from their neighbors.

This joyous occasion is celebrated with children singing melodic music from door to door and collecting candies and treats into their decorated bags. This deeply rooted tradition has been celebrated for hundreds of years in different parts of the Gulf region to reward Muslim children for fasting.

Moon3624 · 18-21, F

@Zeusdelight surprising how it’s only famous in the east !
I have a Friend from medina (far west ) and she was surprised when I told her about it

Zeusdelight · 61-69, M

@Moon3624 Just the same religious period expressed through slightly different cultures. Good to see the vitality of both the religion and the culture.

Oster1 · M

These are adorable and one of my closest friends is a Nurse there, for years and I seek comfort in knowing she is very safe and well paid, in SA. 😊🌷

Moon3624 · 18-21, F

@Oster1
Im glad she’s doing well 💓

Oster1 · M

@Moon3624 She is doing very well there! I'm very grateful to your country, for the opportunity to succeed and keeping her safe! 😊🤗🌹

Oster1 · M

@Moon3624 💓

Zeroyasha · 26-30, M

This honestly looks so much fun, better than Halloween, but then again I'm a scaredy cat and can't tolerate any horror😂

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Zeusdelight · 61-69, M

@Moon3624 That is your problem if you do not believe what I have said and question my intentions.

Moon3624 · 18-21, F

@Zeusdelight I have not , I said I believe you.

Moon3624 · 18-21, F

@Zeusdelight

Saying “religion expressed in different cultures ”
Is an example of “Eid”
Eid is an Islamic Holiday
But celebrated differently around the globe due to different customs /cultures .
But this (gargee’an) is not comparable.
This is not a Islamic event or holiday or obligation or teaching.
It’s literally just an event about a certain specific culture (east of Arabia ) but started by a religious people .
So They are different things.
I don’t see the comparison.

Max41 · 26-30, M

Halloween is not a festival it .

Moon3624 · 18-21, F

@Max41 this is not a festival either.

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

Sicilian people are doing carnevale -. The walking meat -. Probably right now.

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