Qatar Foundation Launches Al Ghorrah Festival to Celebrate Arab-Islamic Heritage
From November 28 to December 2, 2024, the inaugural Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts took place at Oxygen Park in Doha, organized by the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. The festival showcased a variety of activities, including musical performances, theatrical shows, storytelling, culinary delights, and workshops. Among the featured artists were Syrian actor Maher Salibi, Yemeni musician Sada Alebda, and Egyptian singer Mustafa Said. Hend Al Thawadi highlighted the festival's importance in uplifting grassroots artists. Founded in 1995, QF enhances Qatar's artistic landscape through public commissions and venues like Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, with 20% of its 150 artworks created by Qatari artists. Activities such as book-binding and calligraphy aimed to unite communities and connect children with their heritage.
Key facts
- Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts ran from November 28 to December 2, 2024
- The festival was held at Oxygen Park in Education City, Doha
- Qatar Foundation owns 150 artworks, with 20% by Qatari artists
- M F Husain's final installation Seeroo fi Al Ardh is part of QF's collection
- Sheikh Hassan Bin Mohammed Bin Ali Al Thani created the sculpture Azzm for QF's 25th anniversary
- Performers included Maher Salibi, Sada Alebda, and Mustafa Said
- QF was established in 1995
- Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art operates under QF's banner
Entities
Artists
- M F Husain
- Sheikh Hassan Bin Mohammed Bin Ali Al Thani
- Maher Salibi
- Sada Alebda
- Mustafa Said
Institutions
- Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development
- Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Locations
- Doha
- Qatar
- Education City
- Oxygen Park
- Egypt
- Iran
- Syria