Open Space Network holds ‘Namaste Eid 2023’ in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Open Space Network organised ‘Namaste Eid 2023’ — a multicultural event to bring people from various communities of Nepal together to celebrate Eid and conclude the fasting month of Ramadan — in Kathmandu on July 1. Namaste Eid is the only and largest multicultural celebration in Nepal which marks Eid — one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar. The fifth iteration of the event aimed to bring people from various communities of Nepal together to celebrate Eid and conclude the fasting month of Ramadan. The event invited people to witness the beauty of culture and spread the message of diversity and unity on the occasion. [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="38937,38936,38935,38931"] The event was held at Hotel Annapurna from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The event showcased various stalls consisting of halal outlets, henna artists to perfume and apparel stalls, a fashion show, kids' zone, games, Sufi and Qawali and dance performances. [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="38932,38934"] Fashion Show by Siwangi Pradhan was the main attraction of the event where actor Barsha Raut and Entrepreneur Sanjog Koirala walked along with the models on the ramp. Kiran Nepali, Founder of Project Sarangi; Bishwa Nepali, Sujal Sharma and Afsar Ali gave exclusive musical performances while a team from Nepal Dance Academy gave a dance performance. Various renowned personalities from different backgrounds attended the event. Faija Parween, Event Founder and Director, shared, “Namaste Eid is an open multicultural event for everyone aiming to promote interfaith, understanding, friendship and multiculturalism for the people of all backgrounds to participate. It is a platform to strengthen and unite local communities by reviving, celebrating and sharing the essence of Eid.” Supporters of the programme included the US Embassy, The British College, Flydubai, Khalti, Premier Consultants, Khalti, QFX, Siwangi Pradhan, Everything Creative, Ksuskalology, Shalimar Jewellers, Kayo, Norvic, Mughal Empire, Faiza, Trinkets, Fiza, Relax Nepal, Amara, Nepali Patro, Bennevis, 360 Nepa, Dulla, Shabana Fitness and Nepal Dance Academy. READ ALSO:

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