Doha, Qatar: Msheireb Properties has announced diverse activities for the holy month of Ramadan 2025 at Msheireb Downtown Doha. This year's comprehensive programme will include a variety of cultural and heritage activities to celebrate the holy month. The venue will host numerous celebrations, becoming a vibrant centre for community interaction, in celebration of the distinctive traditional Ramadan atmosphere.
Commenting on the Ramadan 2025 programme, Dr. Hafiz Ali Abdulla, Senior Director of Corporate Communication at Msheireb Properties, said: "At Msheireb Properties, we always strive to provide interactive spaces that bring community members together. The values of Ramadan in solidarity and harmony are fundamental values in our comprehensive vision." He added: "We are pleased to welcome everyone to Msheireb Downtown Doha, from residents and visitors to Qatar, to experience unforgettable moments celebrating the atmosphere of the holy month, through a range of activities that combine cultural heritage with modern and contemporary experiences."
A Feast for the Senses: Barahat Msheireb Iftar & Suhoor Experience
This programme includes a distinctive experience for Iftar and Suhoor meals at "Barahat Msheireb," the largest covered open-air square in the region. It includes a gastronomic journey provided by Mandarin Oriental Doha through an open buffet and live cooking stations for international and local cuisines.
The melodies of oud, qanun and nay instruments will create a wonderful atmosphere during the event, along with the fragrant scents of bakhoor, enhancing the experience. A professional calligrapher will create artworks that attendees can keep as souvenirs and gifts.
The activities focus on families to ensure enjoyment and participation for all age groups, in accordance with the family bonding values that characterise the atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan.
Illuminating Traditions: Site-Wide Activations
This programme will include a collection of distinctive installations, decorative elements and interactive experiences related to the holy month, accompanied by captivating light shows throughout Msheireb Downtown Doha and its neighbourhoods.
The Giving Hands Initiative
As part of this initiative an interactive art installation symbolizing the values of Ramadan in generosity and giving will be spread across key areas, including Sikkat Wadi Msheireb and Souq Waqif Underpass. The installation will illuminate with each charitable contribution, highlighting hands that express sympathy and comfort.
Nostalgic Gatherings: Ramadan in Hosh Msheireb
The Ramadan programme will include activities in "Company House" within Msheireb Museums, sponsored by MASTERCARD and in partnership with Qatar TV, reviving the atmosphere of traditional family gatherings from the 1960s-80s, and enjoying a journey through Qatar's rich heritage.
The experience will include a traditional homestyle menu, prepared in collaboration with Park Hyatt Hotel and Chef Hamad Al-Hajri, featuring traditional Qatari dishes prepared in new ways. A photographic exhibition will also be held, featuring rare images of Msheireb's journey over the decades.
In addition, a space for children will be dedicated, sponsored by "Qatar Reads" initiative, for heritage-focused storytelling sessions and creative workshops that connect younger generations with Qatari traditions.
Spiritual Enlightenment: Mosque Activations & Distinguished Speakers
Msheireb Downtown Doha mosques will host a distinguished programme featuring speakers and Quran reciters throughout the holy month. The programme will include renowned scholars, with sessions dedicated to strengthening community bonds and deepening understanding of the significance of the holy month of Ramadan through interactive discussions and beautiful recitations of the Holy Quran.
Joyful Traditions: Garangao Celebrations
The Ramadan programme will include celebrations for the mid-Ramadan night of Garangao, beloved by children, with activities featuring both revival of traditions and contemporary entertainment. Garangao activities will include a fashion show displaying traditional attire, various entertainment activities, and bags filled with gifts. There will also be a caricature drawing station, which will add a modern artistic dimension to this night's traditions.
