eid Archives

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Culture

Why do Muslims celebrate two Eids and what’s the difference?

Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid Al Adha on July 19th this year. Every year, Muslims celebrate two Eids, marking the most important holidays in Islam. While Muslim children…

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Want to spread joy this Eid? Here’s where you can donate to help those in need

The much-awaited Islamic festival is a time of mass prayers, grand feasts, and, most importantly, sharing joy with those in need. As many of us get ready to celebrate the…

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Culture

Qatar public sector Eid holidays announced

Qatar Calendar House predicts 20 July could be the first day of Eid Al Adha this year. Eid Al Adha holidays for the public sector will start from Sunday 18…

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Culture

Sacrificing an animal this Eid? Here’s everything you need to know

Confused about where and how to offer your sacrifice this Eid? Doha News has all the answers. The festival of Eid Al-Adha—known as the ‘Feast of the Sacrifice’— is one…

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Culture

Qatar to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on Thursday

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs [Awqaf] confirmed Eid Al Fitr will start on Thursday. Eid Al Fitr festivities will start in Qatar as of Thursday, the Crescent Sighting Committee…

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Haven’t donated yet? Qatar Charity to accept Zakat Al-Fitr until Eid morning

The first day of Eid Al-Fitr is expected to fall on Thursday May 13. Muslims in Qatar can donate Eid Zakat to Qatar Charity [QC] until the morning of Eid…

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Culture

Qatar distributes Eid clothes to thousands of orphans around the world

Qatar continues to expand efforts to help those in need around the world. Around 4,390 vulnerable orphans in 29 countries have received Eid clothes and gifts as part of Qatar…

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News

Qatar welcomed 17,000 travellers through Abu Samra border during Eid

The border opened to the public in February following a restoration of diplomatic ties between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Around 17,000 people in some 6,300 vehicles crossed the Abu Samra…

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Culture
News

Public sector Eid holidays announced: Amiri Diwan

Astronomers predict that the first day of Eid Al Fitr will be on May 13th. The Amiri Diwan announced on Tuesday that the Eid Al Fitr holiday will begin on…

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