Falcon souq, Bird market in Souq Waqif, Doha, Qatar.
The Falcon Souq contains multiple stores displaying perched falcons with black leather hoods, alongside equipment and training accessories for these birds.
The marketplace preserves the traditional trading practices of Bedouin tribes, who trained falcons for hunting in the desert regions of Qatar.
Falcons hold a central position in Qatari society as the national bird, reflecting the sustained importance of falconry across generations.
The Falcon Souq operates daily with an adjacent hospital providing medical care, vaccinations, and emergency services for these prized hunting birds.
Visitors can observe falcon auctions every Sunday in November, where birds change ownership based on their size, strength, and training level.
Location: Doha
GPS coordinates: 25.28853,51.53065
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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