{"id":6827,"date":"2025-03-13T20:17:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T20:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/?p=6827"},"modified":"2025-03-13T20:17:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T20:17:16","slug":"rephrase-the-same-still-frames-moving-traditions-photography-exhibition-celebrates-qatars-ramadan-doha-news-in-a-different-way-no-more-than-118-characters-as-if-you-were-a-native-american-spea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/rephrase-the-same-still-frames-moving-traditions-photography-exhibition-celebrates-qatars-ramadan-doha-news-in-a-different-way-no-more-than-118-characters-as-if-you-were-a-native-american-spea\/","title":{"rendered":"Rephrase the same Still frames, moving traditions: Photography exhibition celebrates Qatar’s Ramadan – Doha News in a different way no more than 118 characters, as if you were a native American speaker as expert on content creation and dont talk about yourself or your experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The \u2018Ramadan Scenes\u2019 photo exhibition in Katara encapsulates the country\u2019s Ramadan atmosphere by offering different perspectives. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The word \u201ctradition\u201d rings out in unison when photographers Manjri Saxena and Arnab Sarkar were asked what they like from their photographs that currently hang inside Katara Cultural Village\u2019s Building 18.<\/p>\n

Organised by the Qatar Photography Center in collaboration with Qatar\u2019s Ministry of Culture, the ongoing \u201cRamadan Scenes\u201d photo exhibition features more than 70 photos that aim to capture moments of the holy month.<\/p>\n

A call was made to over 500 club members for submissions, with up to five entries each, showcasing Islamic architecture, traditions, and the spirit of the holy month.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the perfect time where you can find harmony among the people,\u201d Sarkar, an architect, as talks about his photo which has made it to the final exhibition. \u201cThat is what I tried to capture here and throughout Ramadan, that is what I\u2019m seeking to do this year too.\u201d<\/p>\n

His photo is a portrait of a man reading the Quran inside a seemingly quiet mosque prayer room, evoking a sense of intimacy and spirituality. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs a photographer, I prefer to take photos in natural light \u2014 that creates drama,\u201d Sarkar explained.<\/p>\n

Sarkar\u2019s picture (right) and Saxena\u2019s shot (left) in the exhibition. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The works of both Qatari and non-Qatari photographers are displayed in the corridors. Photos range from shots depicting Garangao \u2014 a favourite pastime that aims to reward children for fasting half of Ramadan \u2014 to iftar cannons, prayers and stunning examples of Islamic architecture, including the Education City Mosque and Turkiye\u2019s Hagia Sophia.<\/p>\n

Two of the photos in the wide-ranging display belong to Saxena \u2014 a known name in the local photography scene, having already served as a juror in last year\u2019s Tasweer Image Awards.<\/p>\n

One of Saxena\u2019s pictures depicts a group of young boys reciting the Quran around an Imam in the prayer hall of the mosque a stone\u2019s throw away from the exhibition hall. <\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe we will not be able to see a scene like this in a few years,\u201d she says of the picture, alluding to the rise of e-books and other technologies that can potentially replace physical copies of the Quran.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to capture that \u2014 there are not a lot of instances where you can find the young generation come together in a traditional setting like this. I find it very interesting that during this time of the year, the younger generation in a metropole like Doha is encouraged to participate in these values,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

The picture also alludes to the discipline as well as the dedication that lies at the core of the practices during the holy month, according to Saxena.<\/p>\n

Her other picture on display, however, is the opposite in terms of scale. The wide shot depicts thousands of worshippers praying at the Education City stadium. It was the first time the doors of the Qatar World Cup 2022 stadium were opened to the public for Eid prayers in 2023.<\/p>\n

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The 2023 Eid prayers held at the Education City Stadium is now one of the photos in the exhibition. (Photo\/ Manjri Saxena)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For Saxena, the exhibition is a collection of perspectives, each captured through lenses and viewfinders, with every image made unique by the eye behind the camera.<\/p>\n

\u201cDoha is a [lively] place during Ramadan,\u201d she says. \u201cThere are iftar cannons, various festivals and fairs \u2014 but what is the story behind it? What unique perspective can you offer? The answer lies in each picture that hangs on these walls.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarkar agrees, noting that taking photos during Ramadan not only satisfies the inner photographer\u2019s passion, but also offers a unique opportunity to explore the tradition from an outsider\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a time where people come together for a binding tradition, which is to do good,\u201d Sarkar said. \u201cThrough these pictures, I am glad that I am a part of that, because in this day and age, the world does need some good and solace.\u201d<\/p>\n

The exhibition is currently ongoing at Building 18, Katara, and can be visited for free everyday after iftar. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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