Figure 1.--The dishdash is worn by men and boys. It is not a child costume but a smaller version of adult men's wear. It fits over the head and covers the whole body. It is a one piece garment. It is a dress . It comes in a variety of colours, white, khaki, sky blue, navy blue and grey. |
Kuwait is an Arab shiekdom at the head of the Persian Gulf, wedged between Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. The ruling dynasty was founded in 1756. Kuwait souught British protection in 1896. Significant oil production began after World War II in 1946. Kuwait became independent in 1961. It was claimed by Sadam Husein as Iraq's 16 province and he invaded Kuwait (1980), resulting in the First Gulf War which liberated the country (1981). Both traditional Arab and Western clothing styles are worn. Arab clothing styles are prominent, especially among adults. We do not know of any destinctive Kuwati styles, but rather note genetal Arab styles. Many men an boys wear traditional garments like the disdash. There are no specifically boys' garments in Arab clothing. Rather the boys simply wear smller versions. A reader in Kuwait tells us about a celebration called "Guirgian ".
Kuwait is an Arab shiekdom at the head of the Persian Gulf, wedged between Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. The ruling dynasty was founded in 1756. Kuwait souught British protection in 1896. Significant oil production began after World War II in 1946. Kuwait became independent in 1961. It was claimed by Sadam Husein as Iraq's 16 province and he invaded Kuwait (1980), resulting in the First Gulf War which liberated the country (1981).
Kuwaitis wear both traditional Arab and Western clothing styles. Arab clothing styles are prominent, especially among adults. We do not know of any destinctive Kuwati styles, but rather note genetal Arab styles. Many men an boys wear traditional garments like the disdash. There are no specifically boys' garments in Arab clothing. Rather the boys simply wear smaller versions.
Ramadan commemorates the first relevation of the holy Koran. A reader in Kuwait tells us about the Ramadan celebration in Kuwait which is called Guirgian. His class of 8-year olds have been excited all week. It seems that a child celebration was immanent. It is part of the Ramadan celebration. The giving and collection of the gift is preceded by a procession of noisy children playing drums very loudly, clapping and singing a special song for the occasion.This ceremony takes place in many Islamic countries. The celebration is given different names and takes different forms.
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