Garangao Festival - A Popular Children’s Festival In The Gulf

Garangao Festival is a popular children’s festival in The Gulf. Apparently it is celebrated on the 14th day of Ramadan. On this day, young children will go around from house to house collecting sweets, nuts and money, after Iftar. How I wish I am still a kid & go around collecting money..hehe

This is the extract from Gulf Times on the festival : "Children throughout Qatar will today take part in a number of celebrations to mark Garangao, the most popular children’s festival in the Gulf. The celebration is traditionally held on the 14th day of Ramadan despite having no religious connotations, and involves a wide selection of cultural programmes and events for children and their families. Children attired in specially prepared outfits, accompanied by songs and drums, visit their neighbours in the hope of receiving treats on this special day..."

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Few outlets in The Mall also handed in the pack to children. We also bought few Garangao Packs for souvenirs.