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Here is a little explanation of what Gurgiyan is:
In the past Gurgiyan night was very important to children and they waited for this night with great anticipation. They would receive lots of nuts and sweets; more than they had ever dreamt of during normal days. Gurgiyan started on the 12th day of Ramadan and lasted for 3 nights. Children made bags out of material with a drawstring top which they hung around their necks to collect the sweets and nuts. In each area the children divided into groups, each with a leader holding a drum or an empty metal bottle which could be hit. They would then start to knock at house doors with a loud clapping and singing and would repeat the song over and over until the door was opened and hopefully the neighbours gave them some nuts and sweets. Girls and boys sang a different song. Today, Gurgiyan sweets and nuts or chocolates are sold by shops in fancy boxes. Children who do continue the tradition are often accompanied by their maids and, of course today sweets are an almost everyday occurrence and not a once a year treat. The children wore a traditional dress.
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The kids were all so cute. Here is Calvin eating some of the candy he got.
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And this is his friend Matthew.
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