Visitors enjoy traditional poetry at QNL event

Qatar National Library (QNL) has hosted a traditional Qatari poetry reading, featuring renowned poets Mohamed Yasin, Zainab Almahmood, Nasser al-Wobair and Hamad al-Braidi, who recited verses in two common traditions, Faseeh and Naba?i. The event was part of the Library’s month-long Qatar National Day celebrations, and was organised to provide an opportunity for visitors to learn more about Qatari culture and values, as expressed through traditional local poetry, QNL said in a statement. The recital panel was moderated by the creative presenter, Saoud al-Maadeed.