Eid Al Fitr Archives

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Eid 2023: The significance of wearing new clothes on the Muslim holiday

Wearing new clothes during Eid holds significant cultural and religious importance. The holy month of Ramadan is often a time for self-reflection ahead of Eid al-Fitr, which marks a new…

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Five popular Eid songs in the Middle East

The Muslim holiday is observed globally and is celebrated for three days. The annual Eid Al Fitr, a highly anticipated time of the year for some two billion Muslims around…

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Tracing the evolution of Eid Henna: From ornate traditions to chic minimalism

The transformation of Eid henna designs in the Gulf region reflects the broader cultural shifts taking place in a rapidly globalising world. The honoured tradition of henna body art, also…

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Adapt or lose out: Expats in Qatar take on the challenges of Eid without family

While Eid provides an opportunity for many to visit family members, expats living in Qatar say they are forced to resort to phone calls to connect with their loved ones…

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An authentic Eid: How Qataris really celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

Delving deep into Qatari culture, Doha News looks at how Eid al-Fitr is celebrated in Qatar. Eid al-Fitr, which literally translates to ‘festival of breaking the fast’, marks the end…

Eid al-Adha 2015 at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque

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Qatar declares Eid Al-Fitr on Friday

Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Authorities in Qatar confirmed the first day of Eid Al-Fitr will be on Friday, after sighting the crescent…

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Eid 2023: All you need to know about crescent moon sighting in Islam

Moon sighting is an important part of Islamic tradition and culture to ensure that the Muslim community follows a uniform calendar and celebrates important festivals and events together. Excitement over…

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Abu Samra border opens lane for pre-registered vehicles following congestion complaints

The General Authority of Customs (GAC) reported last year that during the Eid Al Fitr celebrations, it handled 62,628 vehicles entering and leaving Qatar through Abu Samra. Travellers crossing the Saudi-Qatari…

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Astronomers across region say Eid crescent ‘cannot be seen with naked eye on Thursday’: IAC

Qatar’s moon sighting committee will convene on Thursday right after Maghrib prayer. The Eid Al Fitr crescent cannot be seen in the Arab and Muslim countries with the naked eye…

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