Dreama and Masraf Al Rayan officials during an event.
Doha: With the support of Masraf Al Rayan, the Orphan Care Center ‘Dreama,’ held a celebration on the occasion of the night of ‘Garangao,’ the middle of the blessed month of Ramadan.
The event aims to have the children of Dreama participate in this occasion and live the traditional customs and traditions associated with the night of Garangao.
Al Anoud Hassan Darwish, Acting Executive Director of Dreama confirmed that such initiatives enhance the cooperation of all institutions in Qatar to support the children of Dreama. It also reflects the interest in this category with view to making them happy and encouraging them to learn the customs of their community.
Al Darwish noted that Garangao is one of the most prominent customs and traditions in the middle of the holy month, and it is a popular custom inherited from parents and grandparents, therefore it was necessary for the children, being an integral part of society, to participate in this occasion.
Al Darwish noted that the Centre is committed to harnessing everything that helps integrate children into society and contribute to achieving stability for them at all levels, including the participation of the Qatari society in its customs and traditions, as one of the psychological and educational services provided by the Centre to them with high quality that meets the care they need.
She expressed her deep gratitude, thanks and appreciation to Masraf Al Rayan for this kind initiative that would raise the morale of the children of Dreama and make them happy by reviving the night of “Garangao” and drawing lessons from the heritage of the ancestors.
On her part, Rana Al Assaad, Head of Special Services at Masraf Al Rayan, expressed her happiness with the participation of Dreama children on this occasion, which comes within the framework and keenness of Masraf Al Rayan to take part in such annual occasions. She stated that Dreama children are part of the community fabric and therefore they must be integrated in the society through participation in events and interactions, sensing the responsibility of caring for them.
The guest of honour, Elham Al Ansari, the traditional costume designer, spoke about the importance of folklore, and the necessity of introducing generations to this aspect that reflects Qatar's authenticity and history.
