Doha: Many ministries and government agencies marked the Garangao Night, celebrated on the 14th day of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The Ministry of Interior’s (MoI) Community Police Department distributed Garangao gifts to bring joy and happiness to children. The Community Police Department and the Establishments and Authorities Security Department, represented by the “You Are Important” initiative, also participated in the Garangao Night celebrations, organized by Al Arabi Sports Club, with the aim of reviving the customs and traditions associated with the authentic Qatari heritage. A number of ministries and civil society institutions participated in the activities that included a number of entertainment and heritage competitions, popular cuisine, national anthems and handicrafts.
The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’, represented by the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places, in cooperation with Qatar Tourism, Qatar Airways and Ooredoo, organized a special event to celebrate Garangao Night, in the Doha Corniche Square. The event was attended by representatives of the organizing agencies, in addition to the representatives and affiliates of the Shafallah Center and the Orphan Care Center (Dreama), to contribute to introducing these children to cultural heritage and developing their social and life skills.
