Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) announced a series of interactive activities and cultural events throughout the holy month of Ramadan, offering families, children and art lovers a unique opportunity to participate in enriching experiences.
The activities kick off with the "Guess the Leader" competition for children aged 6 to 11. The challenge, which runs every Monday and Wednesday from March 3 to 26, is a test of childrens knowledge of Islamic heroes.
Participants can answer the questions, posted on QNL Instagram account, about Islamic leaders, and submit answers along with the book call number from the Conquering Heroes series available at the Childrens Library. Exciting prizes await the winners, who will be announced between April 13 and 17.
On March 13, the Library is celebrating Garangao, which marks the halfway point of Ramadan for fasting children. Traditionally celebrated by children going from house to house to collect treats, the Library is marking the occasion with a host of cultural and artistic activities for all ages.
Finally, on March 15, art lovers have the opportunity to learn how to design Eid cards to share with family and friends when the Library hosts a hands-on workshop on using Canva, the popular and free online graphic design tool.
There is also still the chance to see "From Material to Market: The Art of Book-Making in Morocco," the Qatar National Library exhibition that brings to life the centuries-old traditions and techniques of book production in Maghribi tradition. Religious and devotional texts were amongst the most beautiful manuscripts created in Morocco and the exhibition features several fine copies of Al Shifa and Dalail Al-Khayrat.
