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What is ‘Istisqaa Prayer’ and why has the amir called for it?

The prayer is performed to request rainfall from God, in accordance with Islamic traditions that date back to the Prophet Muhammad. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has called…

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Qatar’s amir condoles Biden as Tennessee flood toll rises

Record-breaking rainfall has caused flash floods to surge through the US state, killing 22 people and leaving dozens missing. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a…

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Qatar’s mosques perform nationwide Istiqsa ‘rain-seeking’ prayer

After weeks into a rain season with no rain, thousands gathered around mosques in Qatar to participate in the Istisqa prayer – a tradition of the Prophet Muhammad to seek…

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Scattered rain expected in Qatar this week

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Omar Chatriwala / Doha News Light rainfall is expected to continue sprinkling over Doha during the next few days, local forecasters have said. The announcement…

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It rained a lot more than usual in Qatar this year

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Abdulla Almesleh/Flickr If the start of 2017 felt unusually rainy, that’s because it was. The first quarter of this year saw the highest number…

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It’s going to be rainy in Qatar until tomorrow morning

According to the MET, the rain will likely be most intense through this afternoon. But the low pressure system affecting Qatar will stick around until early Monday.

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As rains wind down in Qatar, cold front moving in

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Ameer Abdul Razak/Flickr After two days of heavy rain around the country, Qatar is expected to start drying out from today, according to local forecasters.…

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Worst of Qatar rain over, but questions of accountability remain

As Qatar returns to its normal drier self, many are asking why the recent downpours had such a paralyzing effect on the country.

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Qatar animal shelter seeks donations after rain ruins facilities

According to the co-founder of the Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS), an underground well burst onsite, submerging the Muaither shelter in three feet of water.

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