Qatar celebrates Eid Al Fitr with festive joy and cultural delights
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Qatar burst into a colourful celebration as Eid Al Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, unfolded across the nation yesterday. T...
Doha, Qatar: Qatar burst into a colourful celebration as Eid Al Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, unfolded across the nation yesterday. Thousands thronged to iconic locations like Souq Waqif, Souq Al Wakrah, Lusail Boulevard, Msheireb Downtown Doha, Old Doha Port, and the Cultural Village, Katara to partake in the festivities.
The day began with the morning prayer at 5:32am, observed in 642 mosques and open grounds throughout the country. Tens of thousands of worshippers gathered in different areas like Lusail praying grounds, and Education City Stadium, offering prayers of gratitude and marking the solemn transition from the month of fasting to the joyous festivities of Eid.
Adding to the spectacle, three venues – Souq Waqif, Souq Al Wakra, and Katara – lit the sky with fireworks displays. The dazzling pyrotechnics, against the backdrop of the West Bay skyline and The Pearl-Qatar, drew hundreds to thousands of visitors. Those who missed the shows can still catch nightly displays at Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakrah until April 13 at 8:30pm, and at Katara until April 12, at 9pm.
Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakrah, beloved for their nostalgic ambiance, witnessed a bustling scene as people from all walks of life thronged the markets. Sales surged as visitors indulged in dining out and shopping for tailored clothes, as reported by The Peninsula earlier.
