“Basta Mishraq” launches… and its diwaniyah turns into a forum for exchanging experiences and breaking isolation

Continue “,” one of the community initiatives of the Eastern Province Municipality, has strengthened its presence as a cultural and heritage platform, with the launch of its first accompanying event, “Mishraq Basta,” which aims to bring together “the great ones” and families in a distinctive social atmosphere.

The event that was launched included a number of Diwaniyahwhich was inaugurated by the district secretary about a month ago, today witnesses the launch of its community activities.

He stressed that “Basta Mishraq” mainly aims to revive the social atmosphere and enhance the spirit of friendship between members of Diwaniyah and residents of the neighboring neighborhoods.

He said: The Secretariat has witnessed great interaction and positive reactions since the inauguration, with a great desire from the people to transfer the experience to their neighborhoods, which is what the Secretary promised that the initiative would be extended to include the rest of the neighborhoods and governorates of the region, in appreciation of the “Great Destiny’s” long journey in service. Homeland.

Opinions of Diwaniyah visitors

Diwaniyah visitors expressed their great happiness with this initiative, as Abdulaziz Al-Muqri described it as “a beautiful event that created a wonderful atmosphere and relieved psychological pressure,” adding: “We found a beautiful outlet and we became friends. In the past, there was little bonding and we would meet only in the mosque, but today we have a place

We share experiences and play.”

Rashid Al-Dosari agreed with him, who expressed his pride in the project as it “benefited retirees and restored their youthful spirit,” stressing its role in gathering experiences and exchanging experiences.

He called on young people to participate. To benefit from “life stories and previous experiences” that serve as a reference for them to overcome challenges.

For his part, Abdullah Al-Ghamdi stressed that “Mishraq” is one of the most beautiful places he has known to people from various neighborhoods in the region and outside it, describing it as a forum that “combines kindness, simplicity, and the spirit of

Familiarity”.

In turn, Muhammad Al-Harbi, one of the pioneers of Diwaniyah from the Nuzha neighborhood, welcomed visitors to Diwaniyah from various parts of the East, such as Dhahran, Khobar, and Dammam, stressing that this is an “ancient social gathering.”

He added to them new acquaintances and friends, He sent a message to everyone, saying: “Visit us and honor us, we need your expertise and a good meeting.”

A good start

For his part, Muhammad al-Sabti, director of the Mishraq Diwaniyah, described the initiative as “the first nucleus” that was launched with the support of the region’s emirate and the Sharqiya Municipality, noting that it brought together people from all regions and not just the Nuzha neighborhood.

Al-Sabti admitted that “Mishraq Basta” as the first initiative may face some shortcomings, but he considered it “a good beginning that brings us back to the spirit of the beautiful past,” offering his thanks to the participating productive families.

He stressed that “Mishraq” will continue its journey towards… The summit was inspired by His Highness the Crown Prince’s saying that “the determination of the Saudis is like Mount Tuwaiq,” to make Diwaniyah a model to be emulated in the Kingdom.

The event also witnessed creative participation, including the participation of the visual artist Banin Al-Basha, who expressed

She expressed her happiness in participating, saying: “I have feelings of love and appreciation for the elderly.” She presented Diwaniyah with a work of art drawn by her logo, stressing that “art is a message that does not know a specific age or age.”