QSF, Eid al-Adha events across Doha a huge hit

Entertainment shows, interactive games and sports events at the Summer Entertainment City (SEC) and major malls proved to be a big hit, attracting a large number of holiday-goers on the fourth day of the Eid al-Adha celebrations on Monday.

These unique and diverse offerings, organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and its partners, also mark the final week of the Qatar Summer Festival 2017, which started on June 25 and concludes today at the Mall of Qatar (MoQ).Speaking to Gulf Times, QSports vice chairman Ghanim al-Mohannadi said international performances, featuring talented musicians, artistes and athletes, highlighted this year’s edition of SEC, the centerpiece and family favourite of the annual festival in the country.

Performers on stage. PICTURES: Joey Aguilar.An acrobatic show at MoQ.

Hamad al-Amari performs on stage during Doha Comedy Festival. (Supplied picture)“Our slant towards sport-related performances proved very effective, underscoring the popularity of sports in Qatar. This also fit nicely with the mission of SEC’s main organiser, QSports,” he stressed.Among the most popular of these performances were the Dunking Devils, who visited Qatar from Slovenia, and enthralled crowds; the ‘3x3 Mall Jam basketball tournament and subsequent womentarget="_blank"'>