Islamic Religion & Culture
Qatar is an Islamic country and follows the principles of the Muslim religion. Around 80% of the population are Muslims, 10% Christian and 10% other.
Muslim’s pray 5 times a day, once before sunrise (fajr), once mid-morning (Dhuhr), once mid afternoon (Asr), then again at Sunset (Maghrib) and then finally at around 7 o’clock in the evening (isha). Prayer time is signified by the Call to Prayer (Athan), which is sounded from the Mosques throughout the country. Friday is designated the holy day and this is a time that Qataris and their families come together.
Both Qatari Men and women wear the traditional dress, the Thobe and Abiya respectively, and none Muslims and visitors are requested to consider Muslims values and women in particular should consider their dress in public areas. Qatar also has a strict alcohol policy and this can only be consumed in some areas.
The Holy month of Ramadan is around the month of August but the positioning of the Moon signifies this. This is the time when Muslims will only consume food and water after dark (fajr athan until maghrib ) so they can appreciate all that been given to them and sacrificed for them. Eid celebrates the official end of Ramadan and there is another Eid holiday during the month of November.
Muslim’s pray 5 times a day, once before sunrise (fajr), once mid-morning (Dhuhr), once mid afternoon (Asr), then again at Sunset (Maghrib) and then finally at around 7 o’clock in the evening (isha). Prayer time is signified by the Call to Prayer (Athan), which is sounded from the Mosques throughout the country. Friday is designated the holy day and this is a time that Qataris and their families come together.
Both Qatari Men and women wear the traditional dress, the Thobe and Abiya respectively, and none Muslims and visitors are requested to consider Muslims values and women in particular should consider their dress in public areas. Qatar also has a strict alcohol policy and this can only be consumed in some areas.
The Holy month of Ramadan is around the month of August but the positioning of the Moon signifies this. This is the time when Muslims will only consume food and water after dark (fajr athan until maghrib ) so they can appreciate all that been given to them and sacrificed for them. Eid celebrates the official end of Ramadan and there is another Eid holiday during the month of November.