TNN & QNA
Doha
THE country is all decked up to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with religious fervour and gaiety.
As many as 590 mosques and prayer grounds across the country have been prepared to receive worshippers for Eid Al Fitr prayer. The Awqaf ministry has announced that the Eid Al Fitr prayer will be held at 5:21am.
In preparation for the blessed Eid Al Fitr, the Ministry of Municipality has prepared parks, gardens, beaches to receive visitors.
Eng. Muhammad Ali Al Khoury, Director of the Public Parks Department at the Ministry of Municipality, called on the public to visit the public parks and beaches spread all over the country and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere that the country is experiencing these days and the various events organised by the municipalities in cooperation with its partners.
He said this year is marked by the addition of the Panda House, opposite Al Khor Park, to the list of wonderful parks and destinations for the public during the Eid. Maintenance of sports equipment and children’s games available in the gardens is ready to receive the public during the Eid Al Fitr holidays.
Al Khor Family Park opens during Eid Al Fitr from 8 am to 11 pm, while the Panda Park opens from 9 am to 5 pm. Tickets can be booked on Oun app.
The municipalities, in cooperation with partners, will organise Eid celebrations for families in parks, clubs and shopping malls that include games, distribution of gifts, and holding cultural and entertainment competitions, Al Khouri said, adding that the ministry will also organize awareness sessions for the public and workshops for children on agriculture and recycling.
The General Cleanness Department at the Ministry of Municipality is responsible for preparing the plans and time programs necessary for cleaning work, in coordination with the concerned municipalities.
A total of 165 Eid Prayer Grounds across Qatar have been cleaned and sterilized, and all streets and roads leading to Eid prayer grounds and mosques across the country as well as sidewalks of Doha shopping malls were washed.590 mosques and prayer grounds ready to receive worshippers
