A slew of musical and cultural shows will highlight this year’s ‘Communities Eid al-Fitr 2016 Celebrations’ organised by the Ministry of Interior (MoI).
In a statement, MoI’s Public Relations Department announced yesterday that Indian, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Korean expatriate communities will be holding their shows beside the Asian Town cricket stadium at Doha’s Industrial Area in the first two days of Eid from 5pm to 11pm.
The Al Wakrah Sports Club will host activities of the Bangladeshi and Pakistani expatriate communities on the first day of the celebration.
During the event, workers will be given a chance to showcase their talents in singing and dancing on stage. Main attraction will include musical and band performances at every venue.
For the Indian community, teams and organisations registered under the Indian Cultural Centre such as Sanskriti Qatar, Thirumuttam, Vishwakalavedi and Banghya Parishat will be performing various cultural and traditional dances and shows.
In addition, the Skills Development Centre’s team will take part in the event by showcasing Arabic and Indian folk dance along with a performance from the SDC Music Club.
On behalf of Sri Lankan community in Qatar, the Sri Lankan Co-ordination Committee will participate in the celebration by presenting songs, dramas, Sri Lankan folk dances while the Korean community will participate with a Korean DJ music show on first day of Eid.
Members of the Non Residents Nepalese Association will take to the stage with their traditional songs and dances presented by Khatang samaj, Magar samaj, Bishwakarma samaj and Fewa Cultural Family.
Pakistan’s famous artistes, including Khalid Malak, Hashmat Sahar, Gul Nawaz, Zardad Bulbul, Khalidah Yasmin, Nadiya Gul, Radmi and Mina Gul, are expected to enthral the crowd at the Wakrah Sports Club from 6pm on the first day of Eid.
On the same day, the Bangladeshi community will also hold its activities at the indoor football stadium of Wakrah Sports Club from 6pm with a speech on Ramadan and Eid.
Several Islamic songs will be sung until the Maghrib prayer call, then a cultural programme will start with an Eid song by all performers.
Participating local musical groups Srabon, Chironton Baul, Probashi Baul, Bongabondhu Shanskritik Jote, Aotopar, community children’s dance group and comedy troupe will perform in sequence.
The celebration will also engage the audience in a singing and dancing competition as part of a special episode, giving them a chance to win prizes.  
In Al Khor Industrial Area, MoI has partnered with the Barwa Group to celebrate Eid with workers, company employees and their families, and visitors at the Barwa Workers Sports Complex from 5.30pm.
MoI is urging all community members to take part in the ‘Communities Eid al-Fitr 2016 Celebrations’ at various locations in the country. Entry is free and visitors will have a chance to win prizes from a raffle draw.
Organisers have also set up a separate area for families in each venue.  
MoI said the programme is supported by Qatar Rail as diamond sponsor, QDVC and Joannou & Paraskevaides as main sponsors, Al Muftah group and Rotana group, Al Marai and Team Time as associate sponsors. Asian Town and Ibn Ajyan projects have sponsored the venues.