The Last Call for Gergaoon Outfits

As March 3rd Nears, Tailors Close Their Books and Parents Turn to Ready-Made Options

As Bahrain prepares to celebrate the traditional mid-Ramadan festival of Gergaoon on March 3rd, the local markets are witnessing an unprecedented surge in activity. However, families hoping for custom-made traditional outfits are facing a major hurdle: tailors have officially closed all bookings.

The demand this year has reached a peak that forced most tailors to stop accepting new orders weeks in advance. Speaking to a local tailor in the market, he confirmed that their working hours have significantly increased during Ramadan to cope with the massive volume of requests. "We are working around the clock just to deliver the existing orders on time," he stated, adding that there is no longer any capacity for "Tafseel" (custom tailoring).

As a result, the only remaining hope for parents is to buy "Ready-to-Wear" (Jahiz) outfits. This has led to massive congestion in Manama, which remains the primary hub for traditional clothing. The city's markets are currently packed with shoppers searching for the finest traditional dresses for girls and thobes for boys.

With the March 3rd deadline just around the corner, the message from the markets is clear: if you haven’t secured an outfit yet, your only option is to brave the Manama crowds and find a ready-made piece before the racks are empty.