Al Rayyan, Qatar – Garangao

Originally Published May 30th, 2018 Tonight is Garangao.    Garangao is celebrated in the Persian Gulf region during Ramadan. This celebration takes place on the 14th night, when half of the fasting month is over. It is a traditional children’s party celebrated at Iftar (the breaking of the fast). Tonight, Muslim children all across Qatar…

Feeling the Pride of Qatar During The Blockade! Thank You Sheikh Tamim!

Originally Published November 2, 2017 During these Trump days of Tariff threats, I am reminded of what it was like to live in Qatar during the Blockade – when Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut ties with Qatar. I am hopeful Canada will come together as a country to stand tall and…