WHAT IS IT
Banoon is an iconic event held on Eid Al-Adha of every year by Jamiyyath Salaf. Children from all over Male’ come and get together on this special event, full of joy and fun. It is a mega event that brings families together on the jovial occasion of Eid.
Banoon was first held in 2012 and initially had mainly stage events. This year’s festival will be held at Rasfannu and will run from 3rd to 4th September 2017 and will be open from 16:00 to 18:00 and 20:00 to 22:00. Unlike the previous events, Jamiyyath Salaf is gearing up to make this year’s event a lot more special by including brand new games and investing in world-class gaming setups. Banoon 2017 will consist of stage events, festival games, water sports and activity stalls.
STAGE EVENTS
Hosted by well-known personalities and presenters, the stage events include group performances as well as individual items. The highlight of stage events is the chance given to children to go on to the stage and showcase their talents to the public. Apart that, famous artists will perform in the event. These include singing Islamic Nasheedhs (Madhaha) and telling stories which contain good morals.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Towering at a height of 40 feet, the giant water slide is for those children who enjoy a thrilling experience. It will be located at the beach area and sliders will be able to whoosh directly into the sea! At the beach, children can also enjoy riding a jet-ski or attacking others with a water gun.
Ever heard of Splat the rat? It is a fun game for people of all ages. As a super-fast rat slides through a tube, the player has to whack it before it touches the ground. If you hit the target on time, you are a whacker!
Maze runner and obstacle game are perfect for the smart kids who love problem solving and taking a challenge. These games will develop children’s visual skills, confidence in their abilities as well as encourage them to devise ways of solving challenges.
Some of the other fascinating games include CD Throwing, Shark Attack, Kick & Score and Foot bowling.
VISIT AND GET A GIFT
Every child who visits Banoon will leave with a gift and a beaming smile. Distributing gifts on Eid is something that the NGO does every year. It is expected that over 5000 gift packs will be given away in this year’s event. These gift packs are funded by sponsors and prepared by Banoon Team.
GET INVOLVED
Do you wish to lend a helping to hand to make Banoon a successful event? Volunteers are needed to help out in various arrangements prior to the event and during the event. If you wish to contribute in any way you can, send a message with the following words “BN_HELP (space) Name” to 996566.