QF event attracts large number of people

The two-day festival provided an opportunity for community members of all ages and from all backgrounds to learn about Islam and Islamic history.

Mohamed al-Ghurbani, head of Islamic Affairs, Community Development Department, Qatar Foundation, said the event was open to community members, regardless of their backgrounds, languages or cultures. "It also aimed to strengthen friendships, develop public knowledge, and emphasise that the EC Mosque welcomes all residents of Qatar.”

Dr. Omar Abdelkafy gave the Khutba at the event, and held a Q&A session before the activities commenced. The programme, delivered in both Arabic and English, included storytelling sessions, puppet shows, a live calligraphy station, movies under the stars, Qur’anic Botanic Garden discovery activities, a kids’ corner, astrology workshops, and stories of the Prophets.

The Education City Mosque, open to the public, has the capacity to host nearly 3,000 people in total and holds a lecture every Friday, with translation services in English, Urdu, and sign language for non-Arabic speaking members.