QU celebrates Garangao

AS part of its ‘Ramadan is Knowledge and Light’ campaign, Qatar University’s (QU) Department of Communication and Public Relations in collaboration with QU’s Student Leadership and Community Service Department and the university’s Early Childhood Center (ECC), hosted a ‘Garangao,’ celebration for ECC students as part of a traditional custom that happens annually mid-Ramadan.

Through the festivities, QU commits its dedication to preserving Qatari cultural heritage and raising awareness by instilling values in children and reviving traditional customs and traditions. In this year’s celebration, volunteers worked to create a unique experience for children by infusing the event with traditional folk games. Additionally, the event featured activities such as henna and face painting, concluding with the distribution of treats and gifts to the children.

In a statement on this occasion, Eatidal Al-Qatami, director of Communications and Public Relations at QU, said: “As part of our Ramadan campaign ‘Ramadan is Knowledge and Light’, we organized a special celebration for ‘Garangao’ in which children from the Early Childhood Center participated. This annual celebration is in line with Qatar University’s steadfast commitment to preserving Qatari culture and traditions, instilling them in the hearts of the youth, and promoting interaction within the local community.”

It is worth mentioning that this event focused on creating a new opportunity for volunteers within QU by designing various activities for children. The Student Leadership and Community Service Department consistently seeks to cater to a diverse group and provide educational opportunities that contribute positively to Qatar.