Planning guide by Show QatarUpdated 5 min read
Eid is the biggest family celebration of the year in Qatar: new clothes, Eidiya for the children and a house full of cousins. Eid al-Fitr comes at the end of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha about ten weeks later. For parents and hosts, the challenge is the same on both: several generations in one home for hours, and a lot of excited children. A little planning keeps them happily busy while the adults enjoy the visit.
When is Eid?
Both Eids follow the lunar calendar, so the dates move about eleven days earlier each year and are confirmed by the moon sighting. Our pages for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha show the next expected dates.
Ideas for a family gathering at home
- A show for all the cousins. Gather the children in the majlis or living room for half an hour after the family visit begins. It gives the day a centrepiece and the adults some quiet.
- An Eidiya treasure hunt. Hide small gifts or envelopes around the house or garden with simple clues.
- A balloon and face painting corner that runs through the afternoon, so children come and go.
- A sweets table at child height, with the traditional Eid sweets and something for small hands.
- A photo corner. Everyone is in new clothes; one decorated wall is enough.
Ideas for compounds and residential communities
Eid al-Adha brings several days of holiday, which suits a family day at the compound. A simple programme works: a show on the lawn or in the clubhouse in the late afternoon, activity corners for face painting and balloons, and food stations such as popcorn and cotton candy. In the hot months move everything into the clubhouse.
Malls, hotels and companies
Malls and hotels run children’s programmes across the Eid days, and companies host family days for their teams. For several shows a day or a multi-day programme, request a quote.
Which shows suit Eid
Eid gatherings mix every age, from toddlers to teenagers. Two short shows back to back, a gentle one for the little ones and then one for the older children, keep everyone involved. Shows are in Arabic or English at the same price; both languages in one show is an option with a surcharge, shown before you send your request.
- Magic Show45 min · Ages 4–12from 1,300 QAR
- Fire Show20 min · Ages 6+from 1,800 QAR
- Bubble Show30 min · Ages 2–8from 1,200 QAR
- Balloon Show30 min · Ages 3–10from 800 QAR
- Science Show45 min · Ages 6–12from 1,400 QAR
- Puppet Show30 min · Ages 2–6from 1,000 QAR
A simple Eid afternoon for the children
- Arrivals: greetings, Eidiya and the sweets table.
- The show: children on the floor in front, the family behind.
- Activities: face painting, balloons or the treasure hunt.
- Food and photos with the whole family.
Book early: everyone celebrates on the same days
Many families want the same afternoons on the first days of Eid, so send your request as soon as you know where the family will gather; the booking page shows the free times and your exact price. Choose the “Special day” event type while booking.