eid Archives

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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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Culture

Qatar astronomers say Eid Al Fitr predicted to land on May 13th

Qatar Calendar House predict May 13 could be the first day of Eid Al Fitr this year. Calculations by astronomers at Qatar Calendar House [QCH] say May 13 may be…

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Eidiyah: What are the origins of money-giving to celebrate Eid?

The three-day Islamic Eid celebration holds several traditions that date back to the prophet’s time. The first hours of Eid Al-Adha or Eid Al Fitr are always filled with celebrations…

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A sweet Eid: Desserts to celebrate the end of Ramadan from around the region

As the holy fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the region indulge in traditional desserts for Eid Al-Fitr. The first day after the holy month of…

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Here’s how to celebrate Eid safely despite the pandemic

Although the pandemic could pose obstacles to Eid traditions, there’s still a lot you can do to keep the celebrations going – here’s how. Eid Al Fitr is around the…

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Eid through time: How Qatar has celebrated Eid throughout the years

As Qatar celebrates Eid Al Fitr, we travel back in time to get a glimpse of how people in the Gulf state used to mark the Muslim holiday in previous…

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10 great ideas to celebrate “lockdown” Eid

By Doha News Staff Ramadan has certainly been a different experience for us all this year here in Qatar. Although we may not be able to participate in the usual…

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Culture

Eid Mubarak from the Doha News team!

Eid Mubarak. Credit: Photo by Viju Jose The Doha News team wishes everyone a blessed and enjoyable Eid Al-Adha holiday this year. We hope your weekend is full of laughter, good…

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