United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl-Qatar, has decorated the Island with special lighting and structures that are underpinned with the authentic essence of Ramadan.

This has been done to welcome the holy month and create a joyful ambiance for the Island’s residents and visitors, according to a press statement.

As tradition goes at UDC, the company has decorated roads, palm trees and lampposts and lit up The Pearl-Qatar’s main entrance gate and main driveways leading to Qanat Quartier, Medina Centrale and Piazza Arabia - the facade of Porto Arabia - in addition to all main roundabouts.

Also throughout Ramadan, visitors and residents of the Island will enjoy a variety of Iftar and Suhoor special menus served at restaurants across The Pearl-Qatar in an atmosphere that combines modern and luxurious living with the holy month’s traditions, the statement notes.

Visitors can equally shop for Arabic incense, fine dates, oriental perfumes, groceries, gift baskets and sweet hampers resonant with the Ramadan spirit, around Qanat Quartier, Porto Arabia and Medina Centrale’s retail outlets.

The Pearl-Qatar’s shopping outlets will be open in the morning from 10am until 2pm and in the evening from 8pm until midnight with the exception of restaurants that host Iftars.

Three mosques at The Pearl-Qatar have prepared to welcome the influx of worshippers during Ramadan, including the Grand Mosque at the Island’s entrance. The mosque, which has been undergoing renovation works, will be ready before Ramadan, reflecting UDC’s “keenness to offer residents and visitors of the Island the possibility to perform their religious duties in total comfort and convenience”.

Taraweeh evening prayers will be led by Imams in the mosque located at the Island’s main entrance and the two mosques adjacent to the district cooling plant - Qatar Cool - and Isola Dana precinct. The three mosques include women’s prayer facilities on the first floor, with on-site parking available.

On the 14th day of Ramadan, The Pearl-Qatar will celebrate the Garangao tradition with a host of special activities for children that highlight the rich cultural and religious heritage of Qatar, and will further mark the advent of Eid with a festival filled with fun and entertainment, the statement adds.

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