Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager of Katara (second right), and other officials at Meerat Ramadan, in Katara yesterday. Pic: Abdul Basit/ The Peninsula
Food supplies and other requirements in preparation for the Holy Month of Ramadan are being sold at cheaper prices at ‘Meerat Ramadan’, which launched yesterday in the southern area of the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara.
Open until June 29, the market has around 35 local shops which offer a wide array food items that are in large demand during the Holy Month such as dates, sweets, dried fruit and nuts, vegetables, bread, milk and an assortment of dairy products as well as meat and other poultry products sold at lower prices.
Tomatoes and eggplant are sold for QR5 per kg at the Al Alamya Farm’s shop while prices of a variety of nuts at Aljanoub's stall range from QR10 to QR30 per pack. The market is a one-stop shop with the presence of stalls that provide oud, clothing, accessories, and other gift items to help families complete their shopping at a single venue.
The market offers equal chance to local companies such as Widam and a number of big retail outlets as well as local entrepreneurs to reach out to the public at one of the most visited spots in the country. Bouncy castles and majlis are among the additional features of the market which is open from 4pm to 10pm.
“Meerat Ramadan is a great opportunity for everyone to buy their necessities in preparation for the Holy month of Ramadan. It is a one-stop place where visitors are welcome to enjoy a distinctive ambience that combines the experience of shopping with spirituality,” said Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti at the inauguration yesterday.
Dr Al Sulaiti pointed out that the Cultural Village has become an ideal destination for families as it offers facilities most appropriate to host such events and festivals, with an aim to provide a unique ambience for Katara’s visitors, while purchasing their necessities.
With the aim of reaching out to citizens and residents by offering opportunities for cultural, spiritual and family-themed activities, Katara has been hosting similar food markets, exhibitions and festivals through the year.
