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Awqaf asks Qatar residents to seek crescent moon on Thursday night

If the new moon is spotted, Eid al-Fitr will begin on Friday, July 17 (the first day of the Islamic month of Shawal). If no moon is observed, Friday will be the last fasting day, and Eid will begin on Saturday, July 18.

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Qatar residents asked to look for Ramadan crescent after sunset Friday

Based on whether the new moon is spotted, fasting will begin either Saturday or Sunday in Qatar. Ramadan here generally means shortened work hours for more residents, and a prohibition on drinking/eating in public during the day.

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UPDATED: Ramadan continues across GCC on Wednesday, despite confusion

In an unexpected move, the governments of two Gulf countries have announced plans to look for the crescent moon tonight, indicating that Eid al-Fitr could be held tomorrow – at…

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Is Ramadan declared in Qatar?

Not yet. Although some have predicted tomorrow to be the first day of fasting, and others expect it to be on Wednesday, Qatar has not made an official determination yet.…

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As space grows tight, Awqaf plans new multi-story mosques to accomodate worshippers

Flush with a new budget, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced plans to spend some $120 million building several three and four-story mosques in densely populated areas…

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Awqaf: See the moon tonight? Let us know

UPDATE: The moon was not sighted tonight, so Ramadan continues on Saturday and Eid will begin on Sunday. — Awqaf’s Crescent Moon Sighting Committee is asking Muslims in Qatar to…

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Awqaf: 25 new mosques to open in Qatar by Ramadan

Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf (endowments) and Islamic Affairs says the country can expect to see 25 new mosques open before Ramadan begins on Aug. 1 this year. Another 71 mosques…

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