DI holds Cultural Day

The Student Affairs Department at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organised the 5th edition of the Cultural Day, held annually during the holy month of Ramadan to celebrate the cultural, social and linguistic diversity.Students from many nationalities participated in the event which included activities that reflected the cultural heritage, customs, food, history, languages and other salient features of their countries. There were performances and various artistic shows such as: the Prophet's Praise Band (Al Madih al Nabawi), Qatari crafts, shipbuilding and poetry. Iman al-Sulaiti, executive director of the Administrative and Financial Department at the DI, described the event as an ideal expression of the richness and diversity of cultures that distinguishes the environment of the institution.The cultural day stems from the importance of culture as a bridge of communication and understanding between people. It is aimed at enriching the values of diversity and interacting closely with cultures, customs and traditions of other countries, through recreational activities that are characterised by fun. It provides a great opportunity for harmony and synergy in the holy month, as students present their countries, and introduce each other to their mutual cultures.Nasima Abdeen, director of Student Affairs Department, pointed out that this event is the best illustration of the richness and variety in cultures that marks and differentiates the DI’s environment. "Ramadan has a special atmosphere in Qatar, full of love, friendship, tolerance and affinity among everyone,” she said, while adding that the DI hosts more than 40 Arab and foreign nationalities, and it is important to hold community activities within the campus, to increase and enrich cultural values and knowledge.