Qatar was a major tourist destination this Eid
Eid Al Adha shows and activities organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) made the country a major tourist destination during Eid, say tourists from neighbouring countries.
All cultural and entertainment activities delighted visitors, especially families, they told the local Arabic daily Arrayah.
Souq Waqif and Katara were two of the most preferred destinations of tourists during the festival.
Khalid Nasser, a visitor from Saudi Arabia who came to spend his Eid vacation in Qatar for the first time, said he enjoyed Eid activities.
“Qatar has succeeded in providing entertainment and activities to the public this Eid. Qatar will become one of the countries to attract tourists from across the world to enjoy its musical and cultural shows,” said Nasser.
“I prefer Katara because of educational and historical activities. I learned some geographical and historical facts,” said Kuwaiti Salah Ghanim Al Mutairi, who came to Qatar for the first time.
He said he decided to visit Qatar when he heard about various shows and activities and the tourist spots such as Katara and Souq Waqif.
Hussain Haddad, another tourist who visited Heritage Village, said he was satisfied with all activities his family members liked because they were unique and combined culture and entertainment.
He thanked the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage for its efforts in creating a new cultural movement in Qatar and the Heritage Department at the ministry for organising the celebrations.
Mustafa Al Mamari from Oman came to Qatar to enjoy Eid activities as well.
“This is the first time I visited Katara and I was surprised with what I’ve watched. I hope these shows would continue every year. What I’ve seen has made me proud as an Arab,” he said, adding Qatar has all elements to become a cultural tourist destination.
Hassan Abdullah Al Yavi, another tourist, praised the excellent organisation of Eid celebrations. “I usually come to Qatar to visit Souq Waqif and Katara because of their activities and ability to attract people. These cultural activities raise cultural awareness of communities and tourists,” he said.
Another tourist, Naji Abdullah, said Katara had succeeded in becoming a major destination for those seeking knowledge, culture and tradition because it was providing new activities to the public.
Dr Yacoub Anadabi from Oman said celebrations were excellent and he was keen to visit Qatar with his family during Eid occasions. “I feel very much comfortable visiting Doha because it has the combination of tradition and modernity,” he said. [The Peninsula]
Photo by Jameel Riaz
I received guests too ,from Saudi Arabia.They enjoyed all their endeavours during their stay in qatar. But what was disappointing was that the important landmarks like Museum of islamic arts and the weaponry museum were still closed,even after 3 days of eid ? people tend to flock to such places on such occasions with families and relatives who may also be coming from other countries to see their families.
These are the times when tourist spots receive lots of visitors from in and outside the country. I hope the concerned authorities look into this and provide us with a better experience come next Eid.Nevertheless there was still a lot to do for people of all ages AND so many events and programs ensured that everybody was kept engaged.
Kudos!!