Participants during the Eid celebrations organised by the Ras Laffan Industrial City Community Outreach Programme.
DOHA: Hundreds of expatriate workers based in northern parts of the country took part in Eid celebrations organised by the Management of Industrial Cities.
The events at Al Thakira Youth Centre and Al Kabaan Youth Centre were held under the Ras Laffan Industrial City Community Outreach Programme in collaboration with Community Policing.
The celebrations were named “Eid Sa’eed” meaning happy Eid.
It featured a family entertainment programme for three consecutive days starting from the second day of Eid.
Programmes at Al Thakhira Youth Centre included shows from an Egyptian circus and traditional skirt dance “Tannorah” which went well with the gathering.
“The programme was unique this year and we are delighted that the more than 1,000 people took part in the celebrations, we thank the management of industrial Ccities and the Ras Laffan Industrial City Community Outreach Programme on their outstanding efforts and constant communication with the northern communities and for their participation in various events throughout the year.” Said Ali Lahdan Al Mohannadi, Director of Al Thakhira Youth Centre.
At Al Kabaan Youth Centre, festivities were organised in a different style. They included shows from the local folklore dance Al Arda” which ended by honouring the elderly on this special occasion. Gifts were given away to children participating in various competitions.
The Community Outreach Programme founding members are Qatar Petroleum (QP). Al Khaleej Gas, a project undertaken by ExxonMobil Middle East Gas Marketing Limited and is operated by RasGas., Dolphin Energy Limited and Oryx GTL.
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