Sindhi Cultural Day Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm by Qatar Sindhis

Doha, Qatar – 23 January Sindhi Cultural Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm under the auspices of Qatar Sindhis at Al Waha Club in the city of Al Khor, Qatar. A large number of Sindhis from various parts of Qatar participated in the event. On this occasion, the Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar, H.E. Mr. Mohammed Aamer, Deputy Head of Mission at the Pakistan Embassy Ms. Atiya Iqbal, Community Welfare Attaché Mr. Osama Idris, Mohsin Raza, and other officers and staff were also present.

The venue was decorated with traditional Sindhi handicrafts and artifacts inspired by Mohenjo-daro, reflecting the rich heritage of the 5,000-year-old Indus Valley civilization. The program commenced at 5:30 PM with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by remarks on the history of Sindh by Ms. Hadiqa Talib. A welcome address was delivered by Qatar Sindhis Core Committee member Mr. Junaid Mahar. He expressed gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Mohammed Aamer, the distinguished guests from the Embassy, and all participants, and appreciated the dedication and teamwork of the Core and Advisory Committee members, through whose efforts the event was successfully organized.

Speaking about the journey of Qatar Sindhis, Mr. Junaid Mahar stated that since its establishment in 2014, Qatar Sindhis has played a vital role in serving the community. Its initiatives include the distribution of ration during the COVID-19 pandemic, assistance to flood-affected areas in Pakistan, organizing blood donation camps in Qatar, and providing medical and educational support in Sindh.

Following the address, Dr. Imtiaz presented an Ajrak to H.E. Ambassador Mohammed Aamer as a token of appreciation, while Mr. Abdul Razzaq Sheikh presented an honorary shield of Qatar Sindhis in recognition of the Ambassador’s services to the Pakistani community.

In his speech, H.E. Ambassador Mohammed Aamer expressed his delight at participating in this splendid celebration of Sindhi Cultural Day and congratulated Qatar Sindhis for organizing such a vibrant and colorful evening. He emphasized the importance of preserving the Sindhi language and especially urged Sindhi women to ensure that their children learn to read and write Sindhi.

After the speeches, renowned artist from Sindh, Najaf Ali, enthralled the audience with his outstanding performance, while Sindhi comedians Haider Qadri and Asghar Khoso filled the hall with laughter. Ustad Rajab Ali also captivated the youth with his excellent performance. The program was broadcast live on Electronic Diary and Qatar Sindhis’ social media pages, reaching audiences across various platforms.

The event concluded at 11:30 PM, where Mr. Junaid Mahar, Mr. Abdul Razzaq Sheikh, and Mr. Hanif Abro thanked all Core Committee members and acknowledged their hard work. Mr. Junaid Mahar invited all Core Committee members onto the stage, including Mr. Abdullah Soomro, Ahmed Chandio, Maqsood Mangi, Amjad Kandhar, Ijaz Panhwar, G.M. Bhambhro, Talib Buzdar, Atif Dogar, Jam Feroz, Riaz Sheikh, and Abdul Razzaq Sheikh.

The celebration of Sindhi Cultural Day 2026 by Qatar Sindhis stands as a shining example of efforts to preserve Sindhi culture and to promote unity among Sindhis living in Qatar.