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ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER ON SATURDAY EXCITING The Peninsula wishes EID all its readers Hit extremists with iron hand: Top Saudi cleric MOUNT ARAFAT: Muslim leaders must strike the enemies of Islam with “an iron hand”, Saudi Arabia’s top cleric said during Friday prayers, in apparent condemnation of the Islamic State jihadist group. Speaking to Muslims from around the world in an address during the annual Haj pilgrim- age, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Sheikh called on fellow Islamic leaders to “hit with an iron hand the enemies of Islam.” “Your religion is threatened. Your security THE ISSUE is threatened,” he thundered, according to the official Saudi Press Agency. “These criminals carry out rapes, bloodshed Eid Al Adha celebrations in Muslims across the globe share bounties will get the opportunity to win prizes at and looting,” he said, adding that “these vile Qatar are more inclusive this and honour familial and communal bonds. these events and there will be separate crimes can be considered terrorism” and their Muslims celebrate today, offering morn- seating arrangements for families. perpetrators have nothing to do with Islam. year as Eid festivities have been ing prayers and enjoying festivities in the Artistes from the Indian, Pakistani, “They are tyrants,” he said, warning of “their planned not only for families evening with their family and friends. For Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and deviant ideology.” as in previous years but also others, too, the week-long national holiday Indonesian communities will perform in a Design: Abraham Augusthy The mufti spoke from Nimrah Mosque at provides an opportunity to relax. cultural show depicting their traditional Mount Arafat in western Saudi Arabia. for single workers, a segment Eid prayers will be performed at 5.42am dances and music. of society which was mostly today, according to Qatar’s Ministry of The Al Khor stadium, which can accom- Sweden to recognise ignored in the past. Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The modate 8,000 people, will host a football prayers will be held in nearly 300 locations match and a tug of war between teams rep- Palestinian state: PM around Qatar, including some with space resenting companies from 3pm onwards. ultural programmes by well- for families. Performances by members of the Nepalese STOCKHOLM: Sweden will recognise a new known performers, a cricket The Ministry of Interior is organising community will start at the main stadium Palestinian state, the Nordic country’s new match with legendary players, entertainment and cultural events for at 5pm. prime minister Stefan Loefven said yester- Cand football matches are some of expatriates as part of an ‘Eid Al Adha Fest A team of performers from Indian day, underlining his support for a two-state the events to be held today and during the 2014’. The events, being staged in associa- Cultural Centre will present Hindi songs solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Eid holidays. Entry to most of the events, tion with six expatriate communities, will and dances. There will also be a dance “A two-state solution requires mutual recogni- especially those to be held at West End be held at West End Park (cricket sta- presented by Gujarati Samaj, a folk song tion and the will to co-exist peacefully,” Loefven Park (cricket stadium) in Industrial Area dium) in Industrial Area and at Al Khor performance by Bangiya Parishad, a cul- said in his inaugural address to parliament. and at Al Khor Sports Club, will be free Sports Club. tural performance by Ideal Indian School, This should take place with respect for the of charge. The events are being held for single a traditional show by Kerala Cultural “legitimate demands of the Palestinians and the PAGEEid Al Adha 6 (festival of the sacrifice) workers and families between 5pm and Association, and a cultural show and dance Israelis as regards their right to self-determi- is widely recognised as a time for sacri- 10pm at West End Park, and from 3pm by Skills Development Centre. nation and security”, he added. fice, prayer, reflection and philanthropy, as onwards at Al Khor Sports Club. Audiences Continued on page 2 Sweden’s decision was “courageous,” senior Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat said. AFP Saturday 4 October 2014 • 10 Dhu’l-Hijja 1435 • Volume 19 • Number 6208 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 02 OCTOBER 4, 2014 ON SATURDAY www.thepeninsulaqatar.com Home Variety of Eid events cater to people of all ages Continued from page 1 will be filled with entertainment The Nepalese community will for mall-goers. present folk songs, traditional The shows and activities dances and a cultural show, start at 4pm at City Centre while the Pakistani community Doha, Lagoona, Hyatt Plaza, will present Urdu and Pashto Landmark, The Mall and Al songs, a cultural performance Khor Mall. and a traditional dance. The shows and activities to be The Sri Lankan community held in the malls include Dora’s will present songs, a Sri Lankan Ballet Adventures, face paint- and Arabic dance, a Sri Lankan ing, freestyle football, traditional drumming session, a traditional Arda dance, Fritters show, Shaun song and traditional dances. the Sheep, Tannoura dance, A traditional song, a costume Oriental Parade, Adventure show with music, a folk song Time, Steve Kaos, Bubblez and and a traditional dance will be Balloonz show, Dan Druff Circus performed by the Bangladeshi show, Mr Potato Head, speed community. painting show and Sweets for The Indonesian community Kids show. will present the Indang dance, Asian cricketers to Doha in a Africa, Jason Gillespie and the Indian sub-continent. people of all ages, starting today. Rantak Besapi dance, Dolanan T20 match. The first of its kind Damien Martyn of Australia, After cancelling their events dance, Pulus dance and Rampak cricket event will be held at Imran Nazir of Pakistan and for Eid Al Fitr earlier this year to Other Locations Pemudi dance. West End Park on Monday. Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh. QTA ‘Eid Celebrations show solidarity with Palestinians The Heritage Village and Al The audience will get the Legendry players Brian Lara Tickets for the match, Citizens and residents stay- during an Israeli military offen- Bidda Park are hosting various opportunity to win 250 prizes and Sanath Jayasuriya will lead which is expected to attract ing in the country during Eid sive, Katara and Souq Waqif, two Eid activities from 5pm until sponsored by Malabar Gold and unofficial sides at a T20 match many fans from countries like Al Adha have many options to of the most preferred destina- midnight for four days starting the Ministry of Interior in lucky organised by West End Park in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and choose from to spend the holi- tions for citizens, residents and today. draws at West End Park and Al association with the Ministry of Bangladesh, are priced at QR35 days as Qatar Tourism Authority tourists in Qatar, are back with The Pearl Qatar is also host- Khor Sports Club. Children will Youth and Sports. and QR50. is hosting ‘Eid Celebrations in a slew of events and activities. ing a number of events for three be given special gifts. Lara will lead the star-stud- The tickets can be purchased Qatar’ at 16 locations across the days starting today. The shows ded World XI while former Sri at the cinemas at West End country. and activities are free and sched- Lanka captain Jayasuriya will Park, at Grand Mall and online Malls, museums and lei- uled from 6pm till 10pm. T20 Cricket Festival lead the Asia XI team. They at www.q-tickets.com. sure and tourist destina- Malls Aqua Park is also organising The ‘Eid T20 Cricket Festival’ will be joined by popular crick- tions will host activities and For one week starting today, an Eid Al Adha festival from will bring top-class world and eters Herschelle Gibbs of South events to celebrate Eid for major shopping centres in Qatar today until Monday from 4.30pm Shreya Ghoshal live in until 8.30pm with entry fees of QR100 for children and QR130 Concert for adults. Shreya Ghoshal, a popular For adrenaline junkies, parag- Indian singer, will perform live liding tours are being held at tomorrow at West End Park Sealine for a fee of QR250. The from 7.30 pm onwards. tours will be held from 3pm to The award-winning playback 6pm until Friday. singer mainly sings in Hindi, Qatar Shooting and Archery Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali Association is also conduct- and Malayalam films, as well ing shooting practice at Lusail as in other languages such as Shooting Club for those above Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, 18 years of age. Nepali, Oriya and Punjabi. There are also free tours of Tickets for the show are on Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al sale at different outlets at prices Thani Museum until October 11 ranging from QR50 to QR1,000. and of Al Dosari Zoo and Game The show is expected Reserve from tomorrow until to draw a big crowd from Wednesday. THE PENINSULA PICS: ABDUL BASIT OCTOBER 4, 2014 ON SATURDAY 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com Home Emir exchanges Kulluna campaign Eid greetings with Arab, receives accolades Islamic leaders DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Child passenger safety project wins award Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani exchanged congratulations on DOHA: Kulluna, the health Safety Training (CPST) course, Qatar, we are very proud of this the advent of Eid Al Adha in and safety campaign organ- about 40 volunteers from a wide accolade.” telephone calls with a number ised and delivered by Hamad range of backgrounds with a According to Dr Saifeldeen, of Arab and Islamic countries’ Medical Corporation’s desire to save children from “Kulluna’s ambition is to have leaders.

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