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Posted On: 24 December 2020 03:21 pm

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit

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7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit

The 5th edition of the Mahaseel (which means 'harvest' in Arabic) Festival, held by Katara Cultural Village in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, took off yesterday morning at 9 am at Katara's southern area, and it is quite the treat. The aim of this colourful festival is to support the agriculture and livestock industry in Qatar, and highlight 'Made in Qatar' products, so the general public is aware of the local products in the market. Visitors to the festival can buy the freshest produce in the market straight from the farms of Qatar.

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
The Mahaseel Festival is best known for its 'Made in Qatar' produce

This year, you'll find nine 'Made in Qatar' companies and 28 Qatari farms at the festival, and each one has something great to offer.

1. Fresh vegetables straight from the farms of Qatar

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
Mahaseel Festival has a huge variety of fresh vegetables grown in Qatar

You'll find all kinds of 'Made in Qatar' vegetables like corn, broccoli, radishes, tomatoes, bitter gourd, eggplants, capsicums, lemons, green chillies, zucchini and much more.

2. Fresh livestock

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
Mahaseel Festival has fresh meat (image credit: Katara Qatar Instagram

When it comes to livestock, you'll find fresh chicken pieces, eggs, and meat. In fact, you'll even find meat that's already spiced up and ready for the barbecue. All you need to do is take it home, fire up that grill and enjoy a delicious barbecue!

3. Delicious 'Made in Qatar' dairy products and juices

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
Lots of different juices and dairy products to choose from at the Mahaseel Festival

Feeling thirsty? Why not try one of the different juices on offer or dairy products like milk, laban and flavoured milk. They're all delicious and great thirst quenchers. Take some home with you, too, for your family and friends.

Feel like something sweet? No worries. You'll also find a range of different flavoured ice-creams at the festival that are creamy and full of that sweet goodness your sweet tooth's been craving!

4. Sweet honey that's straight from the bees

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
You'll find lots of different varieties of honey at the Mahaseel Variety

Speaking of sweet tooths, there are a number of different varieties of honey to try out at the festival and they are available at different prices, so you're bound to find something fresh and sweet to not only satisfy your palate, but also that suits your pocket.

5. All kinds of easy-to-grow plants and flowers to add colour to your homes

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
Flowers and plants are a big part of the Mahaseel Festival

You'll find the greenest plants in Qatar at the Mahaseel Festival. The best thing is all these plants grow well even in the harsh summers of Qatar. Take some of them home and see how they add colour and freshness to different parts of your home. And, while you're there, take home some beautiful flowers to gift to family and friends, or even to adorn your own home.

6. So many selfie spots for you to try out

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
You must visit Mahaseel Festival and check out the beautiful flower arrangements

You simply cannot miss out the opportunity to take a few selfies at the festival. There are some beautiful spots. There's a lovely garden that's made up of white and maroon flowers that's just perfect for those selfies we all love to take. There's also a flower bed when you enter the festival that says Katara Mahaseel Festival in Arabic. Lush green plants being sold at the different kiosks also provide a great backdrop for photographs. The festival, on the whole, is great for selfies and photographs.

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
Mahaseel Festival has some great selfie spots

7. Mahaseel Festival is great for a family outing

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
Mahaseel Festival is a great place to take the kids

You'll love the Mahaseel Festival, and so will your family. The freshness of the whole Festival will blow you away. There's something for everyone even the kids who will enjoy running around and checking out the different products on offer. In fact, you'll just want to take everything home because it's all so fresh, wholesome and healthy.

And, if you feel hungry, you'll find different stalls selling food and also a seating arrangement where you can take a break before you get right back to some shopping.

7 reasons why the Mahaseel Festival 2020 is a must visit
When you're tired from shopping, you can take a break in this seating area at the Mahaseel Festival

Please note: Although there is a Qatar National Bank mobile ATM van parked at the entrance of the Mahaseel Festival, it's still better to also have some cash on hand with you, just in case, the mobile ATM is not working, and also because a lot of the kiosks only accept cash.

Details:

Reasons why the Mahaseel Festival this year is a must visit
Details and timings for the Mahaseel Festival (image credit: Katara Qatar

If you're travelling by Metro, please get down at the Al Gassar Metro Station. It's the nearest metro station to the Mahaseel Festival in Southern Katara (opposite to St. Regis Doha Hotel).

Have you been to the Mahaseel Festival yet? When will you go and visit? What are you most looking forward to at the Festival? Do let us know in our Comments section. Like and share the article - it keeps us going!