Qatar University celebrates Garangao

Qatar University celebrates Garangao

Qatar University’s (QU) Communications & Public Relations Department in cooperation with QU’s Early Childhood Center organized a Garangao event yesterday, a traditional celebration that coincides with the 14th night of Ramadan.

QU’s College of Education, the College of Business and Economics, the College of Law and QU Health all participated in the event.

In a statement, QU Director of Communications and Public Relations, Dr. Hitmi Al-Hitmi said, “In order to preserve the Qatari traditions inherited from our ancestors, in loyalty to them, and in order to pass these traditions on to future generations, we launched the Garangao event and we dedicated Fadaa 33 (QU’s winter market) this week to this theme as well. The Garangao event strengthens interaction between the university and the community and brings joy to children.”

Dr. Hitmi also noted that in addition to this Ramadan custom, the Communications & Public Relations Department distributed the Ramadan ‘Imsakiya,’ a schedule that includes all the prayer times, and is now working on distributing copies of the Quran, as well as other activities which will be spread over the duration of the month.

Senior Marketing Specialist, Sheikha Al-Emadi also commented saying, “This initiative, inspired by the values of Garangao, comes as part of efforts to preserve the local culture and heritage, revive traditional customs and instill the values of giving, sharing and the spirit of cooperation among children.”

Business Support Specialist at the Early Childhood Center, Ms. Latifa Ali Al-Mohannadi said, “Today we celebrate Garangao, which is a popular custom in the Qatar and in the Gulf. It is also considered the most celebrated Ramadan custom in the middle of the blessed month of Ramadan. One of the most important features of this event is the joy of children wearing traditional Qatari dress, chanting songs and distributing sweets.”

Source: Qatar University