Ramadan in Qatar is a time of worship and spiritual reflection and one where families come together to engage in activities and celebrate with one another.
In Qatar, some telltale signs indicate that Ramadan has arrived here. The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has listed them out for you; check them out and see if you relate to them!
Much to the delight of many, the working hours for government institutions and private companies in Qatar become shorter during Ramadan.
People's homes are lit up in colourful lanterns, fairy lights and other Ramadan decorations, while the streets and prominent places in Qatar, like Katara Cultural Village, malls around Qatar, Ramadan tents at hotels, etc are also beautifully decorated with crescents, moons, stars, lanterns and more!
If you enjoy shopping, you can make the most of the Ramadan sales, not only that, the prices of many goods like milk, yoghurt, nuts, cheese, frozen vegetables etc, are reduced by the ministry during the Holy Month.
Iftar cannon is an age-old tradition in Qatar to indicate the start of Iftar (also known as Midfaa Iftar). Every day during Ramadan, in prominent locations like Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village, Souq Wakrah etc, a daily single boom is shot, which draws crowds of kids and adults alike to these locations to witness it!
Many events and activities related to Ramadan take place in different parts of the country throughout the night to celebrate this time with family and friends!
The post-work afternoon traffic is real during Ramadan as people rush back home for Iftar to break their fast after a whole day of fasting.
Be sure to follow traffic rules and stay safe while driving.
Vimto, a grape and berry cordial, is one of the most consumed drinks during Ramadan, and people usually stock up on it before and during Ramadan! Have you got your bottles yet?!
Who doesn't love a samosa or samboosa? These tiny, fried pockets of joy are consumed a lot during Ramadan, and if you need to get your hands on them, check out our article below.
Garangao is celebrated on the 14th day of Ramadan for children as a celebration of having fasted for half of the Holy Month. Kids wait eagerly for the festival as they receive nuts and sweets and they also engage in many fun activities.
The Ramadan car parade is a tradition that has been happening for years in Qatar. You'll see a parade of vintage, fast and exotic cars honking around. This year, you can check out the Mawater Ramadan Car Parade at Lusail Boulevard.
The struggle is real to keep oneself from not feeling sleepy in the morning hours or at work during Ramadan because of night prayers, staying up all night for Sohour or even just exploring the night events of Ramadan! How are you feeling today?!
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