Where to celebrate Garangao 2016 in Qatar
Garangao is a children's festival celebrated on the 14th day of Ramadan. It marks the one half of Ramadan passing successfully and children are encouraged to fast in the last half.
After the Iftar at sunset, children wear traditional or festive clothes, have a bag for collecting goodies around their necks, and sing Garangao songs in groups around the neighborhood. They knock on doors and collect sweets, nuts and candies from neighbors.
This year Garangao falls on the 19th of June. Malls, parks, schools, community and cultural centers celebrate Garangao with gusto and some events will start from earlier dates. A list of all places celebrating the festival and events related to it is below.
Katara Workshops
Date: 15 - 16 June, 18 - 25 June
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Hall 19, Katara Cultural Village
Free sessions for all ages
The workshops will start after Iftar and will teach children how to create solar lanterns. Children of all ages can attend. These workshops are being held in collaboration with Qatar Solar Technology QSTec, a member of Qatar Foundation, and Shams Generation educational enterprise.
Garangao at Education City
Date: Friday, 17 June
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Venue: Al Shaqab Equestrian Center, Education City
Qatar Foundation is aiming for family oriented games and activities, including pony rides, traditional games, and arts and crafts, among other events. Lantern making sessions using solar panels will be conducted, and children will generate energy through cycling and make smoothies under the initiative of ‘Sahtak Awalan: Your Health First’, of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar.
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Garangao Night Katara Cultural Village
Date: Sunday, 19 June
Time: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Venue: General venue
Gather children in groups and recreate the spirit of Garangao in the festive streets of Katara. The festival is geared up for quality family time reviving the Garangao culture.
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Garangao at Gate Mall
Date: 19 June - 20 June
Time: 8 PM - 10 PM
Venue: Gate Mall
Garangao by Maktaba Qatar will be held at The Gate Mall with a host of fun activities and workshops. The event will include Garangao celebration where families and children will indulge in creative and fun activities like storytelling, craft workshops and traditional games.
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Qatar Foundation
Date: Friday, 17 June
Time: 7:30 PM - 12 AM
Venue: Al Shaqab Indoor Arena
Garangao by Qatar Foundation spans over a number of areas with a multitude of activities planned for children of all ages. The festival includes storytelling, crafts, games, henna, face painting, pony rides, gifts and prizes.
The Pearl-Qatar
Date: Sunday, 19 June
Venue: Medina Centrale’s indoor arena of Souq Al Medina at The Pearl-Qatar
Time: 9 PM - 12 AM
Set up in a tent, there will be storytelling, readings from the Quran, henna and face painting stations, bouncing castles, inflatable slides at The Pearl Qatar. Goody bags and sweet treats will be available, including popcorn, ice cream and cotton candy.
Garangao at Aspire Zone
Date: Sunday, 19 June
Time: 8:30 PM - 2 AM
Venue: Aspire Zone
Garangao at Aspire Zone will be held on 19th June from 8:30pm to 2am. It will include a host of fun activities and family entertainment.
Ezdan mall Garangao
Date: Every Friday from June 17 to July 1
Time: 8 PM - 11 PM
Venue: Ezdan Mall
Ezdan Mall will hold fun activities from 17th June, including cooking classes, crafts day, planting workshop and storytelling.
Garangao will be celebrated on 24th June at the same venue.
Souq Waqif
Date: Sunday, 19 June
Time: 7 PM – 11:45 PM
Venue: Souq Waqif
Souq Waqif will host the traditional Garangao festival hosted by Sout Al Rayyan. Be sure to head over there by 7 PM and join in the fun.
Souq Waqif Art Center
Date: Sunday, 19 June
Time: 8 PM – 11 PM
Venue: Souq Waqif Art Center
There is more going on at Souq waqif Art Center than just Garangao celebrations. Join the creative activities including Ramadan lantern, paint names on T-shirt, greeting card, paint your name, and calligraphy painting.
Such joys for the children