A cool article in the Gulf News today by Noorhan Barakat:
Goody Bags Ring In Hag Al Laila
Mid-Sha'aban Festival Is Part of Ritual Welcoming Ramadan
During the past week various centres and Departments across Dubai and Sharjah celebrated Hag Al Laila or Gergei'an (the mid of Sha'aban celebration), in preparation for the arrival of Ramadan.
Hag Al Laila, is a traditional event celebrated in some of the GCC countries where children in traditional attire visit their neighbours in groups after Asr prayer until sunset, changin folkloric songs that are special to the occasion and collecting sweets, nuts and coins in their bags - almost like Halloween's trick or treat.
Children would say 'Atoona Hag Al Laila', which means "Give us sweets for tonight", when they knock.
Hag Al Laila is celebrated annually in mid-Sha'aban, the eighth lunar month, by people in preparation for the arrival of Ramadan two weeks later.
Sharjah Media Centre, Sharjah Museums Department, Sharjah Municiplaity, Sharjah Ladies Clubs, Children's City Dubai, Dubai Women Establishment and Dubai Ladies Club were just some of the locations where Hag Al Laila activities took place this past week.
Shaikh Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation, underlined the importance of instilling a spirit of culture and heritage in the youth to keep future generations connected to their roots.
The festivities differed at the various locations, but the theme of heritage and giving ran through them. The celebrations involved trivai about the UAE's culture and heritage, short skits and dances, traditional Emirati food and handicrafts, as well as disbursement of bags full of candy and nuts that were handed over to the attendees.
Goody Bags Ring In Hag Al Laila
Mid-Sha'aban Festival Is Part of Ritual Welcoming Ramadan
During the past week various centres and Departments across Dubai and Sharjah celebrated Hag Al Laila or Gergei'an (the mid of Sha'aban celebration), in preparation for the arrival of Ramadan.
Hag Al Laila, is a traditional event celebrated in some of the GCC countries where children in traditional attire visit their neighbours in groups after Asr prayer until sunset, changin folkloric songs that are special to the occasion and collecting sweets, nuts and coins in their bags - almost like Halloween's trick or treat.
Children would say 'Atoona Hag Al Laila', which means "Give us sweets for tonight", when they knock.
Hag Al Laila is celebrated annually in mid-Sha'aban, the eighth lunar month, by people in preparation for the arrival of Ramadan two weeks later.
Sharjah Media Centre, Sharjah Museums Department, Sharjah Municiplaity, Sharjah Ladies Clubs, Children's City Dubai, Dubai Women Establishment and Dubai Ladies Club were just some of the locations where Hag Al Laila activities took place this past week.
Shaikh Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation, underlined the importance of instilling a spirit of culture and heritage in the youth to keep future generations connected to their roots.
The festivities differed at the various locations, but the theme of heritage and giving ran through them. The celebrations involved trivai about the UAE's culture and heritage, short skits and dances, traditional Emirati food and handicrafts, as well as disbursement of bags full of candy and nuts that were handed over to the attendees.
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