Ramadan activities in Aspire to kick off on June 10th

Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) has unveiled exciting new details of the cultural activities it is organizing for this year's Freej Aspire, offering members of community the opportunity to enjoy a unique cultural atmosphere in an 8,000 square metre air-conditioned open area.

The 2016 edition of Freej Aspire, which will launch on the June 11th, while the Ramadan sports activities will start on June 10th.

This year AZF have increased the children's play area, added new sports activities for families alongside the traditionally offered activities, introduced innovative culturally-themed workshops for children, and dedicated space to small and medium-sized Qatari business to exhibit their services and products to the community.

Unique cultural experiences across an 8,000 square metre air-conditioned, which will not exceed 25ºC, and offers members of the community a wide selection of activities and competitions focused on Qatari culture and traditions.

Taking up to three months to construct, the term "Freej" means "neighbourhood" in the Gulf dialect. It is laid out in the shape of adjoining traditional houses, aiming to replicate the environment of an authentic "Freej" and inspire Qatari culture and tradition.

For the first time, Freej Aspire will be dedicating spaces for small and medium-sized Qatari businesses to exhibit their services and products to the local community, stemming from AZF's keen interest in supporting the development of such initiatives.

Freej will feature the merchandise of more than 22 Qatari businesses, in addition to 17 kiosks featuring traditional Qatari products.

The children's play area in this year's edition has been expanded threefold, due to the increased community participation in Freej Aspire year after year.

Children will also have the opportunity to explore and develop their creative side through Arabic calligraphy and graffiti workshops.

Several activities will also be on offer designed to increase children's awareness and knowledge of Qatari traditions and past crafts, offering them the chance to not only learn about them but also practice them.

Freej Aspire forms part of Aspire Zone's Ramadan Festival, which will launch on 5-19 Ramadan (10-24 June), and include a unique package of spiritual, sports and social activities in observance of the Holy Month.