DOHA: As the country gears up to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has announced an array of fun-filled family entertainment programmes. QTA’s entertainment package includes leisure activities and interactive shows for people of all ages during the holidays.
Hot but stable weather has been forecast during the holidays. In a special weather report issued ahead of the Eid holidays, the Meteorology Department said, “The weather will be stable and suitable for all kinds of activities”.
The weather chart, however, cautioned against direct exposure to sunlight during the day.
Temperature is expected to be between 44 °C and 35 °C, with winds expected to be northwesterly – northeasterly light to moderate with speeds between 5 to 15 knots, but would reach up to 22 knots at places on Friday and Saturday.
The QTA yesterday announced 15 locations where Eid Al-Fitr 2016 Festival will take place over five days, beginning on the first day of Eid, which is likely to fall tomorrow or on Wednesday.
QTA with several partners will offer entertainment activities and shows at venues across the country, including at malls, beaches and the Qatar National Theatre. Activities will vary from plays for children, paragliding, horse riding and museum tours.
Activities at shopping malls will be held between 5pm to 10pm including Drummers Parade, Fritters, Hungry Chefs, Walkabout Birds, Koka Stilt Walkers and Live Statue.
Special shows will be Alice in Wonderland (City Centre), Sleeping Beauty (Dar Al Salam), The Little Mermaid (Ezdan Mall), Snow White (Lagoona Mall), IftahYaSimsim (Hyatt Plaza) and Dora’s Friendship Fiesta (Al Khor Mall).
While several other shows such as Doctor Bubble, Equilibrium on the Reels, Comedy Show, Tanoura Performance, Ardha Traditional Dance, Oriental Dabke and Kids Magician will rotate between the malls. Entrance to all events at malls are free.
Eid shows & fun activities lined up
A variety of shows, including live entertainment at Katara Cultural Village, will start at 7pm and culminate in a firework spectacle at 11.15pm.
A theatrical performance Tar Al Wazir — an Arabic comedy about social issues in Qatar and the GCC — will be held between 6.30pm and 9.30pm at Qatar National Theatre.
Tickets are priced from QR50 to QR500.
Children’s play, The Hunter and the Pirates, will be staged at Al Rayyan Theatre in Souq Waqif between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.
Tickets for the play are priced from QR30 to QR300.
Horse riding at Al Samriya Equestrian Academy will be held from 8.30am to 6pm and tickets for stagecoach ride is priced at QR50.
An Arabian horse tour will cost QR100.
More excitement is promised by Qatar Air Sports Committee at the Sealine beach for people who like aerial paragliding and a tour will cost QR250.
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum will be offering free tours.
Entertainment options will be available at Aqua Park, Al Dosari Zoo and Game Reserve, the Pearl-Qatar and Aspire Zone Foundation.
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