Lively Garangao celebrations across Qatar from Thursday

Various Garangao celebrations are set to take place across Qatar from Thursday, featuring an array of activities from traditional sweets distribution and cultural performances to modern workshops and festive events.

Kicking off the festivities, the Doha Fire Station: Artists in Residence is hosting a Garangao Night event Thursday, featuring a children’s best dress contest, tote bag painting, henna art, puppet and bubble shows, and distribution of sweets. To accommodate crowds, organisers announced that overflow parking will be available at Al Bidda Park.

The Qatar National Library will also be celebrating Garangao with a variety of cultural and art activities Thursday.

The celebrations will continue Friday and Saturday with a host of events across Doha, including Dadu X Baladna: Garangao at Frjan Dadu, for children under 12 at Dadu Gardens.

Registration is required for this unique experience, where Dadu Gardens will be transformed into a traditional Freej, allowing children to relive the joy of knocking on doors, singing Garangao songs, and collecting sweet treats.

Msheireb Downtown Doha will also host a two-day Garangao celebration on Friday-Saturday. On Friday, tram tours distributing Garangao sweets will traverse the city, accompanied by traditional processions with drumming through residential areas. Children in traditional attire will also perform cultural songs throughout Msheireb Downtown Doha.

The main event on Saturday at Hosh Msheireb, will feature a Garangao Fashion Show showcasing traditional Qatari clothing, game stations with classic activities, storytelling sessions, and a 360-degree photo experience, all supporting charitable initiatives with Qatar Charity.

Old Doha Port’s Mina District will host a family-friendly Garangao Night on Friday from 6pm to 11pm. Children can partake in the cherished tradition of collecting sweets while visitors enjoy live performances and cultural activities that honour Qatari heritage.

Garangao events will be held in the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif on Friday from 8pm.

Major malls across Doha will also host Ramadan Garangao celebrations starting Friday. Darb Al Saai in Umm Salal is hosting the Razji event until Friday, offering a mix of past and present with competitions for children, entertainment shows, and workshops, including Garangao celebrations. Admission is free, and events run from 7.30pm to 12am.

Torba Market at Lusail Boulevard will host its Garangao Night on Friday from 8pm to 1am, while The Pearl Qatar & Gewan Island will hold their Garangao event on Saturday.

For those seeking a more artistic experience, “Under the Stars: Ramadan Night at Mathaf” is taking place Thursday, from 8pm to 10pm at the Mathaf Garden. The event offers a variety of hands-on workshops, including a batoola sticker design activity, pottery, tote bag creations, action model drawing, and a henna station. Traditional games, food stations, and school cultural performances will also be featured.