People wanting to enjoy the Eid al-Adha holidays closer to nature had a lot to choose from.

A vendor at the new Gold Souq said gold jewellery sales at his shop jumped by 20% to 25% in the run up to Eid.

The club presented a programme that included a number of musical pieces, as well as different competitions.

Souq Waqif is featuring jugglers, drummers and musicians, and illusionists, among others, dressed in colourful attire, enthralling the audience with their performances.

Katara's array of entertainment shows includes a gift-distribution activity, a musical band and a dazzling fireworks display.

The awareness tips were imparted by the Ministry of Interior along with the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs at the celebrations hosted in different parts of Qatar.

The evacuees prayed, chanted and feasted together, marking the festival of sacrifice in open rice fields and under tents.

A musical band from the Police Training Institute enthralled the crowd with its presentation during the opening salvo – a much-awaited special parade at Katara Esplanade from 8.15pm.

The offering features an array of activities and games to enjoy, including arts and crafts, and an augmented reality platform called the 'Ben 10 Hero Experience AR Pod.”

The Eid al-Adha holidays began in an atmosphere of joy, piety and camaraderie, with the participation of people from all walks of life.

A majority of the cases reported on Tuesday were routine in nature. Most of the patients were given treatment and sent back the same day.

Qatar is all set to celebrate Eid al-Adha from Tuesday, with public and private organisations making the necessary arrangements and lining up special activities for the occasion.