The 14th Qatar Halal Festival concluded Monday, having drawn strong participation from herd and livestock breeders from Qatar and other Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries.
The festival, which began on February 11, was held at the southern area of Katara Cultural Village, attracting families, heritage enthusiasts and visitors eager to enjoy activities celebrating the region’s desert and Bedouin traditions, with particular emphasis on improving goat and sheep breeds.
Throughout the event, breeders showcased distinguished breeds of sheep and goats in the popular “Mazayen” beauty contests, held daily across various categories.
The competitions highlighted the advanced technical standards achieved by local and regional breeders, reflecting years of expertise in selective breeding and animal husbandry.
The festival featured dedicated livestock display areas, an auction platform and exhibition spaces where visitors observed rare breeds up close and learned about traditional desert-based husbandry practices that have shaped Bedouin communities for generations.
In addition to the livestock competitions, there were a vibrant traditional market offering handicrafts and heritage products, art workshops for children and live cultural performances, including rababa music.
Over the years, the Qatar Halal Festival has grown into a key heritage initiative, combining cultural preservation with tangible economic value.
