Qatar, other GCC countries celebrate Gulf Children’s Day – The Peninsula

Qatar, other GCC countries celebrate Gulf Children’s Day – The Peninsula

Doha: The Ministry of Social Development and Family, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, organised a Gulf Children’s Day celebration, at the Social Development Centre in The Pearl-Qatar.

The GCC member states mark January 15 every year as the Gulf Children’s Day.

The celebration of this occasion comes as an important day, as all attention is directed to the children of the Gulf; In order to create a special international day for them, which is an ideal opportunity to instil patriotism, and to enhance their national and Gulf identity.

Several educational, artistic and recreational activities were also held during the celebration, which facilitated the introduction of children to the customs and traditions of each Gulf country, in addition to experiencing wearing traditional Gulf clothing and raising flags that embody the national identity. The participating children were also provided with important basic information about Gulf roots and origins and their environment.

On this occasion, the Head of the Family Development Department at the Ministry of Social Development, Hadeel Ali Al Ajeel, said: “The celebration of Gulf Children’s Day, which falls on Jan 15, comes to confirm that this stage is considered one of the most important stages in human life.”

Al Ajeel