Qatar National Sport Day

The National Sport Day is a very recent holiday in Qatar, the Emir in 2011, declared that in each second Tuesday of February this day would be an official holiday were private and public companies to observe the day.

It is a brilliant idea, considering that Qataris are known as some of the fattest people on earth. This initiative stimulates the population to have a culture for sport improving the community health life quality.

This year there are new mascots for National Sport Day, designed by Majid al-Maadeed. Khazaz and Odaynah, names related to the Qatari tradition. They are two cute wild and energetic desert bunnies that inhabit the Qatari Desert.

These bunnies represent the spirit and customs of Qatari traditions and that also love sports and they are inviting everyone to join them in this day ...

So everyone is invited to go out and embrace this initiative, dedicating the day to sport and outdoor activities. There are lots of activities and and fun things to do all around the city.
Check it out here.

I accepted the invitation so I'm out.....see you later with some photos of the day!