DOHA: Many government and private institutions hosted Garangao — a traditional event for children held on the 14 day of Ramadan to mark the halfway point of the fasting month.
Children were encouraged to knock at the doors of each house in ‘mock’ neighbourhoods.
They walked around neighbourhoods, singing traditional songs and received gifts and bags of sweets from elders. They also met residents who told stories.
Ministry of Interior
Together with its ‘Ramadan and Safe Driving’ campaign, the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior organised a programme attended by a large number of children and their families. Children took part in competitions aimed to raise awareness about traffic signals and security and safety of road users, including children.
QATAR AIRWAYS
Qatar Airways (QA) hosted a celebration for its employees and their families at Regency Halls, Doha. Over 600 children took part. The event featured games and activities, including henna painting, doll making and storytelling. Guests sampled traditional Qatari food and beverages provided by Qatari entrepreneurs. They also had opportunity to take pictures at QA’s customised photo-booth.
Katara
A large number of children and their families took part in Garangao celebration at Katara Cultural Village. Elders presented gifts and goodies to children.
UDC
United Development Company (UDC) held an event for young outpatients at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) paediatrics department.
The event at Burj Al Hamam Lebanese Restaurant in Porto Arabia waterfront precinct in the Pearl-Qatar was preceded by an Iftar banquet at the restaurant for over 250 young patients and their families.
The banquet was sponsored and organised by Hospitality Development Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of UDC.
Children in colourful costumes sang traditional songs and received gifts and candy pouches.
Activities included face painting and henna drawings.
Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels
Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels celebrated the night for the third year running, at Al Jasra Boutique Hotel. It included clown shows, face painting, henna patterns and gift giveaways.
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