Rashid Equestrian Club To Host Eid Al Fitr Festival

Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club will organise the 'Eid Al Fitr Festival' during its 26th and 27th races, scheduled for Thursday and Friday, April 3 and 4, 2025, in celebration of Eid Al Fitr.
The festival follows the success of the Ramadan night races and forms part of the club's continued efforts to organise various events alongside horse races in conjunction with national occasions.
The two day event will offer an exceptional experience, combining Eid festivities and entertainment with competitive races featuring top horses at the club's racecourse.
Seventeen races will be held across the two days, featuring strong participation from horses across various categories. Competitions will include the late Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Cup, Majid Rashid Al Zayani Cup, Abdulla Ahmed Nass Cup, Applied Science University Cup, Sarens Nass Cup, and the Royal Golf Club Cup.
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