This weekend, Darb Al-Saai is coming back to life to celebrate Qatar’s culture.
Qatar’s Ramadan weekends keep getting more eventful with a wide range of events for all. This weekend features a variety of exhibitions as well as the return of Al-Razji at Darb Al-Saai.
For those looking for things to do this weekend, Doha News has compiled a list of five events worth attending.
1. Al-Razji
Al-Razji has returned at Darb Al-Saai in Umm Salal, the iconic venue of Qatar’s National Day celebrations. Similarly, the event highlights Qatar’s rich culture through art, food and traditional activities.
The event has different areas with themes that focus on a specific Qatari tradition, including Garangao.
Date: Until March 3
Time: 8:00pm–1:00am
Location: Darb Al-Saai
2. Hayyi Ramadan Trade Fair
The Ramadan evening shopping options expanded with the Hayyi Ramadan Trade Fair at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC. The event features Ramadan essentials including home accessories, sweet and savoury treats, abayas among many others.
Date: Until March 9
Time: Saturday–Thursday: 11:00am–3:00pm and 7:30pm–12:30am
Friday: 7:30pm–12:30am
Location: DECC
3. Souq Waqif Nuts and Dried Fruits Exhibition (Asian countries)
The Souq Waqif Nuts and Dried Fruits Exhibition has returned in its second edition at Souq Waqif. The event features a wide variety of premium nuts and dried fruits from Asian countries as well as essential goods, such as Iranian saffron and Omani sweets.
Some of the participating countries include Qatar, Oman, Iran, Yemen, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan among others.
Date: Until March 1
Time: 7:30pm–12:00am
Location: Eastern Square—Souq Waqif
4. Ramadan Nights Exhibition
Similarly, Katara Cultural Village is hosting the Ramadan Nights Exhibition, which also serves as a one-stop shop for necessities from decorations to modest clothing.
Date: Until March 1
Time: Saturday–Thursday: 11:00am–3:00pm and 7:30pm–12:30am
Friday: 7:30pm–12:30am
Location: Hall No. 12—Katara Cultural Village
5. Torba Market
The Torba Farmers Market is also an event for a relaxed weekend, where visitors can simply unwind after a long day of fasting to enjoy fresh treats and beverages under the Ramadan atmosphere.
Date: Fridays and Saturdays throughout Ramadan
Time: 7:00pm–1:00am
Location: Education City
