Kuwait Times

‘Girgian of our Minors’ brings joy to children

- By Passant Hisham

With unwavering dedication to ensuring the inclusion of all children under its care in Kuwait’s festivitie­s, the Public Authority for Minors Affairs hosted its 15th annual “Girgian of our Minors” event on Thursday. The lively evening brought together approximat­ely 700 attendees, including children without guardians. Filled with energy and enthusiasm, they engaged in spirited competitio­ns, savored sweets and immersed themselves in engaging heritage games.

Recognizin­g the profound significan­ce of such events in the lives of minors and those under the care of the authority, Hamad Al-Barjas, the Acting Director General of the Authority, underscore­d the organizati­on’s commitment to continue hosting such celebratio­ns. He emphasized the authority’s sense of duty. “It makes us accountabl­e to meticulous­ly organize upcoming events with great attention to detail to fulfill the requiremen­ts

of our children and their different needs,” he said.

Moreover, he pointed out the crucial role of connecting younger generation­s with their cultural roots by actively involving them in events that revive Kuwait’s rich heritage and traditions. Through these initiative­s, the aim is to cultivate a profound sense of national pride and identity, he added.

Tamader Al-Omar, head of the social and educationa­l department at the authority, highlighte­d the ongoing

efforts of the authority to address the emotional gaps experience­d by those children and minors who have lost their fathers. “We are always dedicated to standing by the side of our children and celebratin­g with them on every occasion,” she said. “While we understand that we can never completely fill the void left by their lost fathers, we are always prepared to meet their requests. Hopefully, we will never fall short in fulfilling their needs.”

 ?? ?? A young girl happily holding a girgian bag.
A young girl happily holding a girgian bag.
 ?? ?? A boy holds Ramadan lantern.
A boy holds Ramadan lantern.

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