His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani participated in Qatar's Arda (traditional sword dance), which was held in the courtyard of Lusail Palace Saturday, to celebrate Qatar National Day.

His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, His Highness Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Thani, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al-Thani and a number of Sheikhs participated in the Arda.

HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanem and ministers, dignitaries and a group of citizens also participated in the Arda.

A number of heads of state and government and senior officials of brotherly and friendly countries watched the Arda.