Doha, Qatar – 12 March 2025: Msheireb Properties has revealed plans for its Garangao 2025 celebrations on 14-15 March at Msheireb Downtown Doha. The event will showcase traditional activities celebrating the mid-Ramadan children’s festival, reinforcing Downtown’s position as the cultural hub of Qatar during national celebrations.
Dr Hafiz Ali Abdulla, Senior Director of Corporate Communication at Msheireb Properties, said: “As the beating heart of Doha, Msheireb Downtown is designed to be a community-centred space where Qatari traditions are preserved and celebrated. Garangao exemplifies our commitment to creating a vibrant urban environment where cultural heritage flourishes alongside modern living. Our district continues to serve as the central gathering place for Qatar’s most significant cultural celebrations throughout the year.”
The Garangao programme includes:
- 14 March – Community Celebration: Tram tours distributing Garangao sweets will run throughout the city, accompanied by traditional processions with drumming through residential areas, while children in traditional attire will perform cultural songs across Msheireb Downtown Doha.
- 15 March – Main Event at Hosh Msheireb: The main celebration features a Garangao Fashion Show with traditional Qatari clothing, game stations with classic activities such as Al Teelah and Sega, storytelling sessions, and a 360-degree photo experience, all supporting charitable initiatives with Qatar Charity.
“Msheireb Downtown Doha was conceived and built around the principle of cherishing Qatari identity while creating a forward-looking community space,” added Dr Abdulla. “Our Garangao celebrations demonstrate how our district serves as the cultural nexus of Doha, bringing together residents and visitors to experience authentic traditions in a contemporary setting.”
Local partnerships include a traditional candy store and a special Suhoor experience at Saasna restaurant designed for families on Garangao night.
Registration is open via Msheireb Properties’ social media channels. Entry is open to the public with a suggested charitable donation.
For details about Msheireb Properties’ Ramadan 2025 programme, visit www.msheireb.com or follow Msheireb Properties’ official social media accounts.
About Msheireb Properties
Msheireb Properties is a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Community Development and Qatar’s leading sustainable property developer, supporting the goals of Qatar’s 2030 Vision and Qatar Foundation’s objectives.
Its mission is to change how people think about urban living and improve their overall quality of life through innovations that encourage social interaction, respect for culture, and greater care for the environment.
Its signature project, Msheireb Downtown Doha, is one of the smartest, most sustainable city districts, which employs a new approach to urban planning by combining traditional methods and modern technology to preserve Qatar’s environment and cultural identity. All buildings are either Gold or Platinum LEED-certified.
It is an integrated city that embraces modern, fully furnished residential units, a range of mixed- use and commercial buildings that offer a wide array of retail and business services, and cultural facilities. It is also the home to Msheireb Museums, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Al Wadi Hotel – MGallery by AccorHotels, Park Hyatt Hotel, Msheireb Galleria, and Barahat Msheireb- the biggest open-air covered pedestrian square in the region.
