Sword Dance Qatar: Meet the Tradition of the Country :

Sword Dance/Ardha is a folk dance, dating back to the time when the Bedouin tribes predominated in Qatar and played before a conflict or struggle. The Sword Dance/Ardha is prevalent today at weddings, cultural and special occasions, such as the Eid - ul-Fits, Eid - al-Adha, and Qatar National Day, which every year takes place on 18 December and is an essential element of Qatar's rich and traditional cultural history. The term "Ardha" is said to be derived from the Arabic word 'ard' which may be interpreted as "parade" or "to exhibit