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Best Buddies Qatar, in cooperation with Ooredoo, Commercial Bank of Qatar and Behavioural Health Support Center, brought joy to its 180 members from primary schools, centres for persons with disabilities and Hamad Medical Corporation Education Center, during the Garangao celebration on Sunday.
The event was initiated to revive Qatari heritage and remind the younger generations of the customs and traditions, which instill the spirit of affection and warmth among them.
Garangao is a celebration of happiness and pride in the country’s original identity.
On the night, girls came out in their most beautiful and bright traditional dresses, adorned with golden threads and ornaments.
Laalei Abu al Fain, executive director of Best Buddies Qatar, said, “Each year, we are keen to celebrate this heart-warming event with the persons with disabilities because our beloved country has a prominent and rich heritage. Moreover, we are pleased to celebrate the heritage and to contribute to its constant revival.”
She added, “We partnered with many organisations in celebrating this occasion in order to reinsure the community participation in Best Buddies Qatar programmes and to engage more entities and volunteers to support the aim of enhancing life of persons with disabilities through social integration and one-to-one long lasting meaningful friendships.
“We express our appreciation to Ooredoo, Commercial Bank of Qatar, Behavioural Health Support Center and the schools for making the event a success.”
Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, director of PR and Corporate Communications at Ooredoo, said, “Garangao is a special time for children during the Holy Month of Ramadan. We are delighted to support Best Buddies Qatar to make sure this event is a success and that children from across Qatar’s communities can enjoy a great traditional night.”
Rashid Mohammad al Naemi, director of Behavioral Health Support Center, said, “The Centre believes in the importance of social responsibility of public entities towards Qatari community to provide opportunities for all its members to participate in national, religious and social celebrations. We are glad to collaborate with Best Buddies Qatar in celebration of Garangao to maintain the traditions which we inherited and pass on to younger generations from year to year.”
Sara al Ali, employee engagement officer of Commercial Bank, said, “Today, on behalf of Commercial Bank, I would like to thank Best Buddies Qatar for hosting us in Garangao celebration. Commercial Bank focuses on such social and humanitarian initiatives especially in the Holy Month, which aims to plant the seeds of wellbeing and love.”
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21/05/2019
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