Abstract

Ramadan is a blessed month during which different religious rituals and various traditions and cultures are demonstrated; along with other common traditional habits that mark the month of Ramadan specifically in Egypt. These inherited traditions and habits with their specific origins have become common to everyone during this month. As Ramadan gets closer, people get prepared happily to this blessed month. There are many festive traditions that take place in Ramadan including: -    Buying Ramadan supplies like lanterns, Ramadan decorations, Ramadan desserts such as Qatayef, Konafa and other delicious sweets. -    Mesharati (a person who wakes people up by beating a drum and chanting to have their suhur at midnight. -    Other religious customs like reading Qura'an, Taraweeh, Tahajod and Qeyam Alayal  prayers in addition to decorating mosques with festive decorations and lights. -    Banquets and indoor or outdoor family and friends gatherings. -    Garments are of a great importance for the whole family; they highlight the elegancy of everyone. However, garments are of a special importance to women. Most women seek to look different and unique; and look for every new trend in fashion. New fashion trends always highlight any girl's character and distinguishes her among others. -    Therefore, girls and women always look for new trends to wear specially in occasions and social gatherings. Fashion designs can be designed and Inspired by the spiritual atmosphere and religious rituals of Ramadan so that they can be worn in Ramadan, during Taraweeh prayers and family and friends' gatherings for Iftar or Suhur. This can also help women in satisfying their fine taste and desire to appear unique and elegant with traditional touches in everyday as well as Ramadan outfits. Same designs can be applied to kids' wear inspired by Ramadan traditional customs in order to strengthen values and religious history. These garments are festive enough to make kids and their families happy and excited. Kids also can wear these garments during and after Ramadan.

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