Gargee'an

'''Gargee'an (), sometimes spelled as Gerga'oon' (Arabic: قرقاعون), is a semiannual celebration, observed primarily in Eastern Arabia. It takes place on the 13th, 14th or 15th night of the Islamic month of Ramadan. It is celebrated by children and adults alike dressing in traditional attire and going door-to-door to receive sweets and nuts from neighbours, as they sing traditional songs. This traditional holiday is celebrated by both Sunni and Shia. The tradition has existed for hundreds of years, and is deeply rooted in some parts of the Persian Gulf culture, especially in (Qatif and Al-Ahsa of Saudi Arabia), Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar.

== Etymology and alternative names == The exact origin of the word Qarqī'ān is unknown though several theories exist. One states that it is derived from Qarqa'ah'' ( “click”, “snick”), referring to the sound of iron pots carrying the sweets hitting each other while serving the sweets.