DOHA: As several initiatives are supporting low income workers in this summer and holy month of Ramadan, another fund raising event ‘Qatari kitchen’ is set to be held next week.
Organised by a local initiative ‘See My Culture’ the event is supported by several others and held at the Katara Art Center (Building 5) 9pm onwards on July 10. ‘Qatari kitchen’ an event for cultural exchange and Ramadan festivities will feature traditional food, henna, calligraphy, cultural market, activities for children and photobooth.
All proceeds from the event will go towards a fund for those that need it, according to organisers.
“During this Holy Month and on Eid days, we would like to reach out to those who are here alone, away from their families like the low income migrant workers. We would like to Make their day with international calls home, coupons and eid gifts. A simple act of kindness can really make their day,” says organizers.
During the event Maktaba Qatar will be hosting a children’s story time, and also arts and crafts throughout the evening from 8:30pm until 10pm. Traditional homemade food will be served by a Qatari chef by the name of Ayon AlMaha. She also takes orders, there is nothing quite like the taste of homemade food. A photo booth will be set up by a Qatari group called Qomra Qtr, visitors can get their photos taken wearing Qatari and traditional clothing, or in a garangaou setup.
A film ‘Um Rashed’ will be shown by two Qatari filmmakers Sarah Al Derham and Jassim Al Thani. Henna, Calligraphy, and a few local Qatari shops will be selling their products from food to trinkets. Reach Out To Asia is the event’s chosen charity, and they have allowed that all donations are to make a difference within Qatar, according to the event organisers.The Peninsula
