The Eid fireworks at Katara are back again this year as Qatar prepares for another fun-packed Eid al-Adha celebration!

Qatar Tourism Authority has arranged its ‘Capture Joy’ concept with a line-up of family-friendly entertainment shows and activities for the upcoming Eid Celebrations in Qatar.

Eid Al Adha will be on September 12th. (Update – The QDC is expected to close from Sept 2nd and will re-open on the 3rd day of Eid.)

The Celebrations are expected to start from the first day of Eid Al Adha and run for seven days with a variety of entertainment activities at venues across Qatar, including sports organisations, shopping malls, cultural landmarks and Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).

For Eid Brunches and Dining Information check out Qatar Eating’s upcoming Eid Buffet Feature.

Eid Al Adha in Qatar 2016 – What’s On

 

Please be sure to double-check event timings and costs before heading out to celebrate. Be aware that some events and activities have a fee per person whilst other events are free. You should be aware that events information may be amended by organisers.

If you are travelling far to venues then be sure to call ahead and double check there are no cancellations or amendments due to unforeseen circumstances.

Eid Al Adha Events Schedule

 

Eid in Qatar – QNCC

Following successful collaboration with Baraem TV during the Qatar International Food Festival, the Eid Al Adha Celebrations will bring the new Baraem musical “Fafa Saves the Forest” to the QNCC main theater.

“Fafa Saves the Forest” will be a live show about the adventures of Fafa and his four friends who try to rebuild their forest after a storm. Shows run from Sept 11th-17th 2016 and tickets are currently available for purchase at Virgin Megastore starting from QAR 150.

Eid in Qatar – Mall Entertainments

The Eid celebrations will also offer a variety of free daily family entertainment shows that will rotate among the following malls between 4-10pm:

• Hyatt Plaza
• City Centre Doha
• Ezdan Mall
• Lagoona Mall
• Al Khor Mall
• Dar Al Salam Mall

Mall visitors are expected to enjoy performances from the African Drummers, Circus Bear and Clown, and Funny Ball at the main stages. There will also be indoor parades throughout the malls featuring Fritters, B-Boys and the popular Shopkins characters.

The in-mall live entertainment shows are back with the following free shows expected from Day 1- 7 of Eid (4.00pm – 9.30pm):

• Tarzan at City Centre Mall
• Beauty & The Beast at Dar Al Salam
• Flying Super Kids at Al Khor Mall
• Alvin and the Chipmunks at Ezdan Mall
• Pirates from the Caribbean at Lagoona Mall
• Sinbad the Sailor to be performed in Arabic at Hyatt Plaza

 

Everyone ‘capturing joy’ at the Eid celebrations in Qatar is encouraged to share their experiences and memories on social media using the #EidInQatar and #CaptureJoy hashtags.

For those of you eating and dining on Eid Feasts and Buffets be sure to use the hashtag #QatarEating.

QTA will also continue working with its partners at Hamad International Airport and the Abu Samra border to spread the joy of Eid among visitors arriving in Qatar through Eidiyas (Eid gifts) and information pamphlets providing them with a guide to the Eid Al Adha festivities.

From September 11th to 13th Eid Al Adha Celebrations will be held at Porto Arabia on The Pearl-Qatar. The event runs from 6.00pm until 10.00pm.

Free Entry!

The following has been planned by UDC:

• Day 1 : Barney Show, Aladdin Theatre Show and Bubble Show.
• Day 2:  Dora Show, Aladdin Theatre Show and Finding Nemo Show.
• Day 3: Frozen Show, Aladdin Theatre Show and Jungle Book Show.
• Art Workshop
• Decorate Your Cupcake
• Paint Me Workshop
• Complimentary cotton candy and popcorn.

Katara will once again be a main hub for Eid celebrations with shows running for the three days of Eid Al Adha 2016.

Shows run from 7.00pm until 11.00pm. Make a note of the timings as shows start at different times, and include Eidyah giveaways for children.

Fireworks are back at Katara and expected to begin at 10.15pm.

 

 

 

 

 

The Ministry of Interior has put together another fun-packed “Communities Eid Al Adha Celebrations 2016” festival programme. The Indian, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Indonesian communities will perform cultural and traditional shows. There will also be gift raffle draws for the public!

Day 1 only (Monday 12th) at Wakra Sports Club from 5.00pm – 10.pm.

Day 1 & 2 (Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th September 2016) – at open theatre near Cricket Stadium at Asian Town in Doha Industrial Area and Barwa Sports Complex in Al Khor Industrial Area. (Family seating area available).

Free Entry!

Ministry of Culture and Sport, Qatar

The Ministry of Culture and Sport has put together a free schedule of  Qatari traditional dance, multicultural performance and a variety of Events.

From 6.30 pm – 11.00 pm on Day 1- 3 of Eid.

Free Entry!

Sout Al Rayyan Radio Station, Souq Waqif

Enjoy Eid Al Adha Concerts on  Day 1 – 5 of Eid at Abdulaziz bin Nasser Theater – Al Mirqab Hotel – Souq Waqif from 9.00pm until midnight.

• First Night: Saad Jumaa – Fuad Abdulwahed
• Second Night: Hassan Alali – Mzel Farhan
• Third Night: Salah Alzadjaly – Jasim Mohammed
• Forth Night: Faisal Al Rashed – Ayed
• Fifth Night: Jaber AlKaser- Hamad al Gattan

Free Entry!

Eid Al Adha Map of Events

 

We will keep updating the Eid in Qatar features so as to provide you with details on what to expect from the Malls and other venues in and around Qatar to help you celebrate Eid In Qatar!