08/02/2025
UAE рдореЗрдВ EID рд╕реЗ рдкрд╣рд▓реЗ рд╣реА рдЯреЗрд▓рд░ рдХреЗ рдкрд╛рд╕ рдХрд╛рдо рдлреБрд▓ рд╣реИ | 'Working for 13 hours': UAE tailors race against time to complete orders for Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr |
"People come to our shop from all over the Gulf countries to buy and sew their clothes, often in large quantities,
" he
explained.
Mahfouz works for 11 hours a day, handling multiple pieces on his own. He starts by meticulously cutting and sewing several fabrics, then returns the next day to finish the work.
Mohammad Rafiq, a Dubai-based tailor who owns two adjacent tailoring shops, stated, "Many tailoring shops have stopped accepting fabrics, but I haven't."
Rafiq is able to manage the workload due to his spacious facility and a dedicated team of 25 employees, which enables him to accept fabric orders and deliver finished garments on schedule.
traditional 'Mukhawara' during
Ramadan, a sacred month for Muslims centred on fasting and prayer. Children celebrate 'Hag Elilah' before Ramadan by going door-to-door in beautiful traditional dresses, singing and seeking sweets or money. Then, on Eid Al Fitr, everyone dresses in their finest clothes.
These three occasions occur in succession, prompting women to tailor clothes in preparation for them.
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Many fabric stores employ tailors, making the sewing process more convenient for customers. When Khaleej Times visited a 'Mashaghal Hareer' (fabric shop) in Ajman, the tailor, Mahfouz, stated that he would no longer accept new orders for dress materials due to the overwhelming number
Tailors in the UAE are racing against time to complete both pending and incoming orders for three major Islamic festivals.
With outfits needed for Hag Elilah, Mukhawara for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, the pressure mounts each year. The surge in demand is forcing tailoring shops to either refuse new orders or set delayed delivery deadlines.
Three consecutive celebrations and rituals require different clothing for each occasion. Hag Elilah, a children's tradition before Ramadan; Mukhawara, worn by women during the holy month; and Eid, celebrated with the finest attire, each requiring different clothing styles.
