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Posted On: 20 March 2023 10:15 am
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Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023

Fareeha Imtiaz
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Ramadan events activities 2023

The Holy Month of Ramadan is a time of great excitement and enthusiasm in Qatar! Along with being an auspicious time, it also signifies a time of togetherness, patience, change & much more.

Many people choose the time of Ramadan to ensure they spend quality time with their loved ones or even engage in enriching activities for themselves. It is also a much anticipated time of celebration through many activities & events across Qatar.

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The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team brings you a quick guide to Ramadan special events & activities taking place in Doha!

Ramadan celebrations at Lusail Boulevard

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
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Lusail Boulevard will be hosting its first-ever Ramadan festivities with intriguing events like a car show, Iftar cannon, traditional activities & more!

Check this out for more details on the Lusail Boulevard Ramadan 2023 festivities - Ramadan 2023 celebrations at Lusail Boulevard

  • Price: Free entrance
  • Timings: Iftar Cannon - Magrib time (sunset prayer time) | Car show - Before Iftar
  • Location: Lusail Boulevard
  • Contact: +974 4497 7770
  • Instagram: @lusailcityofficial

The Pearl Ramadan Bazaar 2023

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
Image Credit: The Pearl - Qatar

A shopping experience to remember! The Pearl Ramadan Bazaar will be offering various Ramadan and Eid essentials that can be purchased while basking in the mesmerizing views of The Pearl Island! The bazaar will run from 25 March to 15 April 2023.

  • Price: Free entrance
  • Timings: 8 pm to 1 am
  • Location: 2-6 La Croisette, Porto Arabia, The Pearl Island
  • Contact: +974 4409 5155
  • Instagram: @thepearlqatar

Ramadan events at Katara Cultural Village

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
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Katara Cultural Village is hosting numerous events during the Holy month of Ramadan! The range of events includes a Ramadan Lantern Festival, an Islamic Stamps Gallery, daily cannon firing for Iftar & much more!

To find out more about the Katara Ramadan happenings, have a look here - Katara Ramadan Events 2023

  • Price: Free entrance
  • Timings: Subject to event attended
  • Location: Katara Cultural Village
  • Contact: +974 182 (hotline)
  • Instagram: @kataraqatar

Souq El Mina at Mina District (Old Doha Port)

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Check out over 80 different retail and food shops at the Ramadan market in Mina District, which includes clothing, accessories, oud & perfumes, jewellery, food, cafes, houseware, and more.

  • Price: Free - No tickets needed
  • Timings: 8 pm to 2 am (the whole month of Ramadan)
  • Location: Mina District (Old Doha Port)
  • Contact: +974 6612 3309
  • Instagram: @olddohaport

Ramadan Nights at Qatar Foundation

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
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Find a range of engaging and interesting Ramadan activities that are being hosted at Oxygen Park, which include Islamic talks, Ramadan workshops and family-friendly fun activities running until 15 April 2023.

Get more details about the Ramadan events at Qatar Foundation here: Ramadan Nights 2023 at Qatar Foundation

  • Price: Free entrance
  • Timings: Daily - 7:30 pm to 12 am
  • Location: Oxygen Park, Education City, Al Rayyan
  • Contact: +974 4429 0000
  • Instagram: @qatarfoundation

Ramadan Shopping Fair - Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC)

Events and activities taking place during Ramadan 2023
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An international trade fair with numerous vendors selling household goods, Ramadan special items and more, along with a dedicated kid's entertainment section. The shopping fair will run from 25 March to 14 April 2023.

  • Price: Free entrance
  • Timings:
    • Saturday to Thursday: 11 am to 3 pm | 8 pm to 1 am
    • Friday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Location: Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, West Bay
  • Contact: +974 5544 4135
  • Instagram: @gulfdiamond.ex

Ramadan Sports Festival 2023 - Aspire Zone

Events and activities taking place during Ramadan 2023
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12-day sports festival featuring 8 exciting activities to engage in during Ramadan for adults & children. The sports activities will be available for men & women from 28 March to 8 April 2023. Activities include basketball, football, volleyball & more! The festival also includes a table tennis competition for those with special needs.

  • Price: Free of cost - Pre-registration required
  • Timings: 9:30 pm to 12 am (all competitions)
  • Location: Various locations within Aspire Zone
  • Contact: +974 4413 8188 | +974 7788 5727 (male participants) | +974 3314 0603 (female participants)
  • Instagram: @aspirezone

Ramadan Storytime - Qatar National Library

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An online narration of beautiful Ramadan stories throughout Ramadan for children aged 7 -14 years (narration will be in Arabic).

  • Price: Free event - pre-registration not required
  • Timings: Every Monday & Wednesday at 5 pm (30-minute session)
  • Location: Online via Instagram Live (QNL_children)
  • Contact: +974 4454 0100
  • Instagram: @qnl_children

Qur'an Memorization Competition - Katara Cultural Village

Events and activities taking place during Ramadan 2023
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A Qur'an memorization competition that caters to children between the ages of 11 to 14. The competition will run from 19 March to 20 April 2023.

  • Price: Free - Pre-registration required
  • Timings: 2 pm to 4 pm
  • Location: Katara Mosque
  • Contact: +974 182 (hotline)
  • Instagram: @kataraqatar

Grand Eid Bazaar 2023

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
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A special Ramadan shopping bazaar to find a range of jewellery, perfumes, clothes, accessories & so much more! The bazaar will take place from 30-31 March 2023.

  • Price: Free entrance
  • Timings: 6:30 pm to 1 am
  • Location: Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Hitmi Hall - Al Arabi Stadium
  • Contact: +974 3037 8000 (English & Hindi speakers) | +974 3126 0311 (Arabic speakers)
  • Instagram: @talentresourcesqa

Garangaou Celebration

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
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A Garangou festivity organized by Tariq Bin Ziad School to celebrate the children's special occasion of marking the mid of Ramadan.

  • Price: Free entrance
  • Timings: 6 April 2023 - 7 am to 12 pm
  • Location: Al Sadd Area, Al Dafaf street, Zone 38, Street 893, Building 36
  • Contact: +974 4454 0000
  • Instagram: @qatarfoundation

Ramadan Book Fair 2023

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The Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced the organization of the Ramadan Book Fair in its 2nd edition from March 30 to April 5 at Darb Al Saai headquarters in Umm Salal with the participation of 79 publishing houses and bookstores from within Qatar and abroad.

  • Price: Free - no tickets needed
  • Timings: 8 pm to 11:59 pm - 30 March 2023 - 5 April 2023
  • Location: Darb Al Saai
  • Instagram: @moc_qatar

Ramadan 5K Challenge

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
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The Ramadan 5K Challenge encourages people of all age groups and fitness levels to come together for a 5K long walk or run every day; you could also join a group session every Saturday.

  • Price: Free (no registration or fees required)
  • Timings: Every Saturday during Ramadan - 4:15 pm (1 April, 8 April, 15 April)
  • Location: Starting point at Tea Time Lusail Marina
  • Instagram: @ramadan5kchallenge

900Park

Events and activities taking place during Ramadan 2023
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One-stop location for Ramadan vibes with food outlets, live entertainment through oud players, tanoura dancers, a children's entertainment zone & more! The park will be open for the entire month of Ramadan.

  • Price: QR 25 - Adults | Free entry for children under the age of 12 (tickets available at the entrance)
  • Timings: Daily - 7 pm to 2 am
  • Location: 900 Park, Al Ghais Street, Legatifiya (near 5/6 Park)
  • Contact: +974 5549 5857
  • Instagram: @900parkdoha

Al Shaqab Ramadan Challenge - Al Shaqab

Events and activities taking place during Ramadan 2023
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Multiple races with distances ranging from 800M to 5K. The races will include multiple laps and short courses (maximum capacity of 250 participants) with a custom-designed medal for finishers along with awards for the top 3 finishers. The races will take place on 23 March, 30 March, 6 April & 13 April.

  • Price:
    • QR 120 - Adults (17+ years)
    • QR 60 - Juniors (7 to 16 years)
    • QR 60 - Mini Kids (3 to 6 years)
  • Timings: All races will be 9 pm onwards
  • Location: Al Shaqab - Education City
  • Contact: +974 4454 1992
  • Instagram: @alshaqab

Iftar cruise - National Cruise Tourism

Events and activities taking place during Ramadan 2023
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A sunset dhow cruise to enjoy the golden hour ashore while breaking your fast throughout Ramadan.

  • Price: QR 145 with set meal | QR 95 without food - (pre-booking required)
  • Timings: Daily - 5 pm to 7 pm
  • Location: Setting off from Corniche
  • Contact: +974 5000 8820 | +974 7799 9666
  • Instagram: @nationalcruise_qatar

Embrace Doha Ramadan Session

Events and activities taking place during Ramadan 2023
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A session to learn more about Ramadan and Qatari customs while witnessing the canon firing to mark the end of the fast and enjoy a traditional Iftar meal. The sessions will be available from 23 March to 22 April 2023.

  • Price:
    • QR 250 - Adults (17+ years)
    • QR 150 - Youth (12 to 16 years)
    • QR 50 - Children (6 to 11 years)
    • Free for children below the age of 6
  • Timings: 5 pm to 8 pm
  • Location: Embrace Doha, Al Wakrah
  • Contact: +974 5006 4472
  • Instagram: @embracedoha

Ramadan Sunset Adventure

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
Image Credit: @aquasportsqatar

Water sports enthusiasts, this is an activity for you. Enjoy a kayaking session in the mangroves of Purple Island followed by a barbecue iftar meal and bedouin camp experience.

  • Price: QR 250 - Adults | QR 130 - Children (12 to 7 years) | Free - Kids (6 to 2 years)
  • Timings: Daily - 4 pm to 8 pm
  • Location: Purple Island
  • Contact: +974 3319 4445
  • Instagram: @aquasportsqatar

Ramadan Sweet Workshop - The Cooking Academy Qatar

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
Image Credit: The Cooking Academy Qatar

Keeping up with the Ramadan spirit, learn how to create some of the season's special traditional and modern sweets. Get a first-hand learning experience from Chef Stephanie.

  • Price: QR 300
  • Timings: 6 April 2023 - 2 pm to 4 pm
  • Location:The Cooking Academy, Umm Lekhba
  • Contact: +974 3324 2999
  • Instagram: @thecookingacademyqtr

Ramadan Watercolour Workshop - Cass Art Qatar

Your guide to events during Ramadan 2023
Image Credit: Cass Art Qatar

A four-session workshop that will take place every Saturday where you can reflect and paint during the Holy month of Ramadan. There will be dedicated sessions for adults and kids along with the provisioning of materials and a complimentary meal for 2 from Café 999. The sessions will take place on 25 March, 1, 8 and 15 April 2023.

Note: Registration ends on 24 March 2023

  • Price:
    • QR 750 - Adults
    • QR 600- Kids
  • Timings:
    • Adults - 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm
    • Kids - 8 pm to 9 pm
  • Location: Cass Art Qatar, Fire Station
  • Contact: +974 4452 5625
  • Instagram: @cassartqtr

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