Ministries join hands to promote Gulf identity among children

The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), in co-operation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, organised the Gulf Children's Day celebration at the Social Development Centre at The Pearl.The celebration of this occasion comes with attention directed to the children in the Gulf, in order to create a special international day for them, which is an ideal opportunity to instill patriotism, and to enhance their national and Gulf identity.Several educational, artistic and recreational activities were held during the celebration, which facilitated the introduction of children to the customs and traditions of each Gulf country, in addition to experiencing wearing of traditional Gulf clothing and raising of flags that embody the national identity.The participating children were also provided with important basic information about Gulf roots and origin, and their environment.On this occasion, the Head of the Family Development Department at the Ministry of Social Development, Hadeel Ali al-Ajeel, said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA): "The celebration of Gulf Children's Day, which falls on Jan 15, comes to confirm that this stage is considered one of the most important stages in human life", and indicated that the main purpose of this celebration is to bring a smile on the faces of children, and to enhance the feeling of close social distances in which the Arab Gulf countries coexist.For their part, a number of parents of the participating children expressed their great pleasure over the organising of the celebration, and said that it is an occasion to emphasise the interest and care of children, and to instill authentic Gulf identity, by promoting moral values, religious, national and social principles.