24-06-2025
Islamic Cultural Center hosts events for expatriate converts
QNA
Doha
The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, organised a series of sports, recreational, and educational activities in cooperation with Qatar Sports Club, which saw the participation of around 220 new Muslim converts from expatriate communities residing in Qatar.
In a statement released on Monday, the ministry said the initiative is part of the centre's broader social and educational programmes, which aim to support new converts and promote their positive integration into Qatari society, in line with the centre's religious and humanitarian mission.
The activities included football and volleyball matches, recreational games such as tug of war, and cultural competitions designed to enhance participants' religious knowledge and strengthen their Islamic identity.
The event drew wide participation from new converts of Asian and African backgrounds, who expressed their appreciation for the initiative, stating that it provided a welcoming environment for networking, sharing experiences, and engaging in sports and cultural interests.
Officials from the centre emphasised that these efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy to prepare new converts on religious, cultural, and social levels.
They added that partnerships with local sports clubs play a key role in advancing the mission of community institutions in supporting religious outreach and social integration programmes.
