EVERYTHING you need to know about the celebrations this Eid in Qatar

This Eid, Qatar is in a festive mood. To celebrate the festival in the best possible way and to provide expats, tourists and localities with an unforgettable experience, Qatar has planned a plethora of events and activities.

These range from cultural to hospitality, performing arts to theatre and sports to kid’s shows.

For your ease, we have listed all the events taking place in Qatar, along with the locations, prices and timings:

#1 - Katara Cultural Village Foundation: Celebrations include distribution of Eideyaa (Giveaways) for children daily at 7pm and 8.30pm, while performances like a 3 half-hour shadow performance shows from 7pm to 7:30pm, 8pm to 8:30pm and 9pm to 9:30pm, “Land of Inventions”  will take place from 7:30pm to 9.30pm both in English and Arabic, followed by Fireworks starting at 9:30pm.

#2 - Dar Al-Salam Mall: Bob the Builder show shall entertain you and your family for five days starting from the first day of Eid. The show starts at 5:35pm, except September 23 and 27, the show starts at 4pm.

#3 - Al Khor Mall: Kids Circus shall be organized for five days starting from September 23. The shows start at 5:35pm, except September 26, shows start at 4pm.

#4 - City Center Mall: Aladdin show shall be presented for 5 days starting September 23 at 5:35pm, except September 25 and 26 when it will start at 4pm.

#5 - Ezdan Mall: Dora the Explorer will be seen at the Ezdan Mall

#6 - Lagoona Mall: Lagoona Mall brings you Cinderella, the classic fairy tale masterpiece in a visually-dazzling spectacle for the whole family, starting the 24th of September and for 5 days.

#7 - Hyatt Plaza: Play’Doh shall be presented from September 24 to 28 from 4pm to 10pm.

#8 - Gate Mall: The Gate Mall will hold its own activities on Eid, including face-painting, balloon twisting and a bouncy castle for kids at its multipurpose hall on the first floor of the mall. There will also be popular cartoon characters milling about, a Muppet show and interactive story-telling sessions. Popcorn, crepes, cotton candy and ice cream will be available to attendees. There will also be a photo booth and a henna artist. The program runs until the end of Eid.

#9 –Ikea: Ikea is also marking Eid with fun activities and free meals for kids from now until Sept. 26.

Some malls will also have activities and shows which include Frozen-Sing-A-Long show, Mr Dropsy & The Bellboy, Snoopy from Arabs Got Talent, Flying Carpets, Comedy Painters, Balloonatics, Circus Parade, Jig & Saw and traditional Ardha Dancers.

#10 - Museum of Islamic Art: An array of exhibitions at the will be on display from September 25 to 27 since the museum will be closed on the first day of Eid.

#11 - Aspire Zone Foundation: offers a variety ofactivitiesincluding pony rides, kayaking and remote-control car races some of which will be held daily throughout Eid from 4pm to 9pm. The Aspire Zone Train will also be operating. Find out more here.

#12 - 18 La Croisette: The Pearl-Qatar will hold its Eid celebrations free of charge for 3 days from the second to the fourth day starting September 25 to 27 from 6pm to 10pm at

#13 - Sout Al Rayyan Radio Station: will organize a musical festival for 4 days from the second to the fifth day of Eid from 9pm to midnight. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, Sept. 24: Mesaed Al Blushi and Hatem Al-Iraqi;

Friday, Sept. 25: Hassain Al Ali and Salah Al Zadjali;

Saturday, Sept. 26: Ali Abdelkarim and Diana Haddad;

Sunday, Sept. 27: Mizel Farhan and Khalid Abdulrahman

#14 - Qatar National Theatre: will present The Wrestler play for 7 days from the first day of Eid starting 6pm to 8pm with tickets priced from QR50 to QR500. Arabic speakers will be able to enjoy a special play from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30.

#15 – Sealine Beach: Starting with the first day of Eid and continuing for 5 days, paragliding tours will be offered. The Qatar Air Sports Committee is organizing the trips, which cost QR100/person and run from 3pm to 8pm, depending on weather conditions. Participants must be 19 years or older.

#16 - Aqua Park: will celebrate Eid from Sept. 24 to Sept. 26 with kids games, stilt walkers, a live Arabic band, fire juggler, mascots and characters from Frozen. Ticket prices are QR150 per adult and QR120 each for children.

#17 - Sheikh Faisal Museum: The museum is open from 9am to 5pm located Al Rayyan daily during Eid and is now taking bookings for tours during the holiday. Children are also welcome to register for six artistic workshops and activities, including Children Legos, painting, calligraphy, clay sculpture and drawing workshops, all led by experts in the relevant fields. Entry is free for kids under eight years old, QR10 for those aged 8 to 18 years old and QR15 for adults.

#18 - Qatar Offroaders event: To mark Eid, this group is organizing an open drive to the Inland Sea on Friday, Sept. 25 from 12:30pm to 9:30pm. The event, which will include barbecuing and swimming, is free and open to families and singles, but no children under five years old are allowed.The group will meet at Sealine and head out around 1pm. There will be two routes – one for experienced off-roaders, and the other for non-members who are less familiar with driving through the sand dunes.

#19 – Lusail Shooting Club: The Qatar Shooting and Archery Association is hosting clay target shooting for the first four days of Eid from 4pm to 8pm. The cost is QR100/person per 25 shots and payment can be made only via card.

#20 – Dosari Zoo and Game Reserve: Celebrations will be on Days 2 – 4 of Eid from 4.00pm – 7.00pm. No Entrance Fee.

#21 - Al Samariyah Equestrian Centre: Horse Riding will be on Days 1 – 4 of Eid from 8.00 am – 9.00am and 4.00pm – 5.00pm. Entrance Fee – QR100 per person.

#22 - InterContinental Hotel: A privately organised Fillipino Community Family Day has been organised to take place from 23rd – 26th September.

#23 - The Ministry of Interior Qatar has arranged a special Eid Celebration for different Communities intiative, with cultural shows, separate family areas and Raffle Draw. All Eid Celebrations are free and everyone is invited. Click here for more information.

Wishing you all have a great Eid ahead!!!

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