Eid Festival Archives

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‘A time of serenity’: Eid through the eyes of non-Muslims in Qatar

An estimated 65.5% of Qatar’s population are Muslim, leaving a sizeable percentage formed by a multitude of other religions and faiths. The celebratory holiday of Eid Al Adha gathers the…

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Culture

Eid through multiple lenses: different traditions observed

Doha News sheds light on some of the unique traditions upheld by a number of communities in the region. Eid Al Adha, literally translated to the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’, is…

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Reminders from above: Why celebrating Eid is obligated despite hardships

The obligation to observe Eid in Islam presides over temporary human conditions, as God, by contrast, is believed to preside over all situations in life, and is permanent in His…

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Don’t have plans this Eid? Here’s what you can do

Doha News has you covered with an array of exciting events and experiences to immerse yourself in this Eid. Eid Al Adha celebrations are coming alive with an array of…

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Culture
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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…

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Culture

Here are five unique aspects to Eid Al Adha

Eid Al Adha is recognised as the “greater” Eid and encompasses a span of four days. Eid Al Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the…

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Culture
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Eid Al Adha: what is the Muslim ‘Festival of Sacrifice’

Muslims celebrate two Eids every year, though Eid Al Adha is known as the ‘great’ Eid. Eid Al Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of the final month of…

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Mall’s family-only policy: ‘discriminatory’ or ‘safe’?

Videos of crowds in several areas around the country during Eid have circulated on social media. They were perceived with two different views. After a month of fasting and connecting…

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