QC, Aspire Zone join hands to host Ramadan fest

The agreement was signed by Ibrahim bin Abdulla al-Muhannadi, QC local development executive manager, and Hamad Buhindi on behalf of Abdulaziz al-Mahmoud, director general of Aspire Logistics, a member organisation of AZF.

“The festival includes two great events designed for all residents in Qatar: Al Baraha at the Ladies Club will feature a number of fun-filled activities for the whole family, including buffets and invitations to enjoy Islamic Tawasheeh (religious songs). The second event, Islamic Lectures, will be held at a tent located near Aspire Mosque. The lectures will be given by renowned Islamic scientists and preachers in Qatar and the GCC region,” said al-Muhannadi.

“We are proud to be co-operating with Qatar Charity, which is well-known for its social, charity and volunteering work,” said al-Mahmoud.

Throughout Ramadan, AZF will be hosting numerous sports, social and Islamic activities with the aim of encouraging the community to adopt positive lifestyle changes, while inspiring people of all ages to connect with each other.

In collaboration with QC, Taraweeh prayers will be held at Aspire Mosque during Ramadan. With an impressive 1,460 sq m of space, the mosque can accommodate 700 men on the ground floor and 150 women on the first floor in a calm and comfortable environment for prayer and contemplation.

The Ladies Club will host the Al Baraha programme, where families will be offered buffets and be invited to enjoy Islamic Tawasheeh (religious songs). Also, fun-filled children’s workshops will be held. Proceeds from the events will be given to charity.

The activities held at the Ramadan tent will cater to the whole family, and will feature live entertainment. Some of the events will include a clown and juggler, a music performance by Hala Turk, Beatbox, the pantomime show by Alex de Paris, a stand-up comedy, a special performance by Nader Abdulsalam, Al Ardha show and Fereej Mascot.

AZF will also invite children and their families on the 14th night of Ramadan to celebrate the joyful tradition of Garangao, in which Qatari children will dress in traditional costumes.

A two-week festival, running during July 14-28 from 9pm to 12 midnight will feature different sports for men and women. The activities include beach soccer, basketball, football, flag football, table tennis for the disabled (in collaboration with Qatar Paralympics Committee), handball, volleyball and remote control car races.

Most competitions will be held indoors at Aspire Dome. A range of fantastic prizes will be on offer in addition to giveaways that will be presented to all participants.

Registration was announced mid-June and was met with overwhelming response.

In addition to the sports activities, Aspire Active will run a special fitness programme for both men and women.

Another innovative activity designed especially for Ramadan is ‘Walk in the Dome’, which has been developed as part of AZF lifelong fitness programme, step into health.

Aspire Dome can be used as a walking venue every day in Ramadan from 3:30pm to 5:30pm and 8pm to 11pm.

In addition, two competitions will be held during Ramadan, the first of which will be open to all participants. Individuals will be provided with pedometers, which will need to be returned after walking, to check the number of steps taken inside the Dome. Valuable prizes will be presented to winners at the end of July.

The second competition will be available to registered members of step into health. Four Umrah trips and five prizes from Ooredoo will be on offer.