Gurgiyan Parade

We are halfway through Ramadan and the second weekend marks the time of Gurgiyan and witnessing the elementary school festivities. The pre-k through grade 4 children dress up in traditional Kuwaiti/Arab dress and parade through the middle and high school. There is drumming, music, clapping and lots of little kids showing off their fancy dresswear. Kids are excited because this is like their Halloween. They get lots of gurgiyan candy which is mostly a mix of peanuts and individually wrapped candies. Although, the younger ones are not fasting, it's interesting that this festival focusing on giving and getting candy falls right in the middle of Ramadan. I love the parade, it's fun, colourful, and brings joy to the day.