Souq Al Wakrah
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Souq Al Wakrah is a reconstructed traditional marketplace in the coastal city of Al Wakrah, Qatar, approximately 19 km south of the capital Doha. Situated directly on Al Wakrah Beach, the souq incorpo
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Traditional Qatari houses in the souq
A narrow passageway in the souq
The Souq Al Wakrah Beach
National Day (Qatar)
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Qatar National Day is a national commemoration of Qatar's unification in 1878. It is celebrated annually on 18 December and is a national holiday by virtue of Law No. 11 of 2007, issued by the heir ap
Souq Al Wakrah
…features and heritage elements, and includes both old-fashioned houses and commercial spaces. The souq was opened in late 2014, in conjunction with Qatar National Day. The development of Souq Al Wakrah was part of a broader national initiative to protect and revitalize Qatar's historical sites. The restoration of…
Fireworks celebration during Qatar National Day (2012)
A parade taking place in Doha (2013)
Fireworks celebration during Qatar National Day (2010)
Foreigners participating in the night parade of the Qatar National Day