Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port is set to celebrate one of Qatar’s most cherished traditions this Monday, May 25, at 5:30pm, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Families and children will gather at the Mina District, in front of the Chabrat Al Mina Fish Market, to mark the annual Heyya Beyya tradition.
Rooted in Qatari heritage and passed down through generations, Heyya Beyya is a cherished community tradition associated with the Eid Al Adha season.
In the weeks leading up to the celebration, children plant and nurture greenery in small palm-leaf baskets known locally as “al hayya,” caring for them until the event takes place.
On the day itself, children gather to sing the “Heyya Beyya,” a traditional folk song built around a call-and-response between children and the plant, before the baskets are cast into the sea in celebration of the occasion.
The Mina District’s waterfront will transform as participants arrive in traditional attire, joining in folk songs and celebrations that reflect the richness of Qatar’s cultural heritage.
The event is organized in collaboration with the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association, and reflects Old Doha Port’s commitment to preserving and celebrating Qatar’s cultural traditions, keeping heritage alive within the community for future generations.
