
Qatar Halal Festival set to take place in February
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara announced that the 14th edition of the Qatar Halal Festival will be held in the Katara Southern Ar...
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation–Katara announced that the 14th edition of the Qatar Halal Festival will be held in the Katara Southern Area from February 11 to 16, 2026.
The festival is expected to draw wide participation from livestock breeders in Qatar and across the region, alongside strong public turnout from heritage enthusiasts and families.
According to the programme shared by Katara, the festival opens on Wednesday, February 11, with a morning sheep “mazayen” competition, followed by an afternoon round for “Al-Awar.”
On Thursday, February 12, the schedule continues with another sheep “mazayen” round in the morning, while the afternoon programme shifts to “al-Dhaja” and “Al-Batrana” categories.
Friday, February 13, features a morning sheep “mazayen” competition, then an afternoon round for “Al-Hawali”.













