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Eid crowds snarl traffic; more patrols dispatched to manage holiday rush

The rush to prepare for Eid celebrations has caused at least two major accidents in Qatar this weekend, one of them resulting in a car being cleaved into pieces, local…

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Eid begins on Sunday – official

Saturday will be the last day of Ramadan and Sunday will be the start of Eid al-Fitr holidays, Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced in an official statement…

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When is eid al fitr 2012?

UPDATE: Al Jazeera is reporting that the Eid al-Fitr holiday will officially begin on Sunday. Saturday will be the last day of Ramadan. — Although some astronomers have predicted it to be…

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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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Everything you need to know about spending Eid al-Fitr 2012 in Qatar

UPDATE: If you’re looking for what to do on Eid al-Adha, check out our Guide to Eid al-Adha 2012 in Qatar. — With Ramadan wrapping up, Eid al-Fitr holidays are just around…

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Fireworks at Katara for Eid!

Katara will be celebrating the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday with fireworks. The Cultural Village will be hosting the explosions of light and color for four nights, beginning with the first…

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When is the last day of fasting for Ramadan 2012

UPDATE: Ministries and other government departments, agencies and public institutions will be closed starting Thursday, Aug. 16 until Aug. 27, the Emiri Diwan has announced. So if you’ve got paperwork to…

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aminae: 10+ Things to check out in November

aminae: 10+ Things to check out in November Reblogged from Amina Ebrahim (aminae): Eid Laser and Light Show Sun 6 Nov – Wed 9 Nov 7:30pm – 10pm Katara Esplanade Day 1: Laser &…

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Life
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Qatar MET: Expect a rainy, windy Eid weekend

Qatar MET: Expect a rainy, windy Eid weekend The Meteorology Department is warning Qatar residents to stay away from beaches this weekend, predicting high winds and thunderstorms. “Unstable” weather conditions…

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