Msheireb Properties Unveils Ramadan 2025 Programme at Msheireb Downtown Doha

Doha, Qatar – 25 February 2025: Msheireb Properties has announced a diverse activities programme 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 beating heart of the capital 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 – This initiative has been organised in cooperation with Qatar Charity, where this
interactive art installation symbolises the values of Ramadan in generosity and giving. The artistic design
spreads across key areas, including Sikkat Wadi Msheireb and Souq Waqif Underpass, where it 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.
Detailed schedules for all activities of the holy month of Ramadan, including prayer times, speaker sessions,
workshop schedules, and information about meals and menus, will be available on Msheireb Properties' website
and official social media accounts before the arrival of the holy month.