Katara's South Beach is set to host the farewell of the sixth Fath Al Khair voyage today at 4pm, honouring Qatar’s maritime heritage and the legacy of ancestral voyages.

The journey, which forms part of the 14th Katara Traditional Dhow Festival, will begin from the Qatar pearl banks (Heerat Qatar), passing through Sheraouh Island and Sir Bu Nair Island in the UAE.

The first destination is Musandam Governorate in Oman, where it will participate in the Musandam Winter Festival.

It will then proceed to Khorfakkan in the UAE to join the Second Khorfakkan Maritime Festival.

According to Katara, the farewell ceremony today will include a distinctive operetta that portrays emotional scenes inspired by the departure of seafarers and shipmasters (*nawakhatha), embarking on long voyages for fishing and pearl diving.

Katara noted that these farewell moments carry significant emotional depth.

Operetta director artist Faisal al-Tamimi stressed that this highlights the hardships faced by ancestors in their time.

The operetta features performances by artistes such as Ahmed Afif, Amira Baser, and Asrar, along with school students and a group of elite vocalists, including Siyar al-Kuwari, Ibrahim Miftah, Fatima al-Shurooqi, Saad Hamad, and Ahmed Abdulrahim.

The poetic verses were written by Faisal al-Tamimi, Abdul Mohsen al-Abdan, Abdul Rahman al-Mannai and Khaled al-Buainain, while the melodies and direction were also undertaken by al-Tamimi.

As part of the festival activities, visitors had the chance to take part in a seminar on *Raising Children in the Era of Pearl Diving, presented by Islamic preacher Sheikh Ayesh Ahmed al-Qahtani, who is also a family consultant and psychological counselor.

The seminar discussed how to raise children in a balanced and sound manner in an era of rapid developments in technology, social, and cultural changes.

He also reflected on the unique upbringing of past generations, emphasising resilience, patience, and responsibility.

Sheikh al-Qahtani provided practical advice and parenting strategies to support families, which resonated strongly with the audience.

The 14th edition of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival, which concludes tomorrow, boasts the participation of 11 countries: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, India, Tanzania, Iran, and Palestine.

The festival features diverse pavilions showcasing the maritime heritage of Qatar and other Gulf countries, in addition to various cultural, artistic activities, and maritime competitions.