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Qatar is an Islamic country, home to people of many faiths. Ramadan and Eid are well-known Islamic holy days amongst all, in Qatar.

Ever wondered about other significant dates in Islam? Tonight is one such holy evening (15th of Shabaan/8 April).

Starting after sunset prayer (Maghrib), Muslims in Qatar and around the world observe
'Shab e Barat' or 'Lailat Al Baraa'. In English this is, the 'Night of Forgiveness'.

What does this entail? Muslims will voluntarily pray the entire night asking Allah (Almighty God) to bless and forgive all sins.

In Iran, this holy night is called 'Nim Sha’ban' and in Malaysia, 'Nisfy Sya’ban'. In Turkey it is called 'Berat Kandili'.

Muslims will be united in observing this blessed and powerful 'Night of Forgiveness'.

Doing it in Doha wishes all fellow Muslims a blessed Shab e Bharat Mubarak.

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Why do some countries start Ramadan a day apart from each other?🌅😇

This has to do with the spotting of the new moon in that country.🇶🇦🌴

Muslims follow a lunar calendar, and moon-sighting methodology can lead to countries declaring the start of Ramadan a day or two apart😊😇

In Qatar, leadership is taken by The Crescent Sighting Committee based in the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs.🇶🇦😇

A day before the anticipated date on the lunar calendar, the Committee in the Ministry publishes a notice, namely:

"The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Awqaf has called upon all Muslims in Qatar to sight the crescent of Ramadan on Thursday evening. Whoever witnesses the crescent should head to the headquarters of the Ministry of Awqaf to report his testimony".👆🌷

Formal announcements are then made.😎😎

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Royal siblings, mashallah 👑😊

Qatar's, Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health has taken the Best Minister Award at the 2024! The award was presented by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Deputy Prime Minister

Guess the gent greeting Qatar's Prime Minister HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the AFC final match event? 😎🇶🇦🌹

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Bollywood mega-star, Shah Rukh Khan was reportedly a VIP guest at the AFC final in Qatar 😊🇶🇦🌹 Enjoy your stay in Doha, SRK!

Shah Rukh Khan in Qatar 😊🇶🇦 Enjoy your stay! 😁🎉

A world-class city! 😊 Thanks to our follower, Aurelia Аурелия for the stunning snap 😊😍👌🏽 Send us yours!

Exact Location? The Central Post Office Building of Qatar in the late 1960s, is pictured below.💯👍

No delivery system by the State existed at the time. Wrapped around this building would have been post office boxes, with keyholes. 🏢😊

The development of the Post Office was a critical step in the formation of organised communication systems for Qatar. 💯😇

Khubz is that Arabian flat bread, we see in abundance, throughout Qatar. 😊😋

'Khubz' is actually the generic Arabic word for 'bread' overall but the flatbread we know it to refer to, is the most popular.🍞😋

Pillowy soft and puffed when fresh, khubz is used as a utensil to scoop food at meals. Harees and hummus are favorites in this respect.👌😋

Perfect for dipping, scooping and stuffing, khubz is a favorite in the Arabian Peninsula and a must have for anyone visiting Qatar. 😎

Guess the year? Name the vehicle? Flag we know 🇶🇦🇶🇦😊🎉

Where you there? 🔥😊 Send us your photos! 🇯🇴vs🇶🇦 Rivetting!

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What does Al-Wasmi season mean? 🤔

This is the Qatari term for rainy season.🙏😊

What happens during this time? 🤔

Qatar sees sharp drops in temperatures, strong winds and storms with heavy rainfall for 52 days. 😇👌

This period is critical for Qatar as it helps with germification and plant growth.🌹😊

It is also the official start of winter.😬😍

Expect sudden rains, dust clouds and low visibility.😊

Be sure to take care! 💐👌

1am in Doha - send us your late night pics 😊🌃👌🏽 Thanks Stacey Lee Rudman for this incredible shot! Doha has mastered safety for all 😊🇶🇦👌🏽

Who are you supporting for the final today? 🇶🇦🇯🇴

Who are you supporting??

Did u spot David Beckham too? 😊😎 Send us your shots. Enjoy your stay in Qatar, Beckham!

Kareena Kapoor at the Doha Jewellery & Watch Exhibition 😎😊 Enjoy your stay in Doha!

Catch David Beckham at Qatar Airways Fan Zone, The Bistro by B12 today from 1 pm. First 200 guests only - free entry.

With over 2000 mosques in Qatar, the beautiful sound of the Adhaan is heard by all in the country, 5 times a day. 😊

The Adhaan is the Islamic call to prayer, made by a 'muazzin' from a mosque at specific times a day.🤗🕌

A muazzin is a designated man who is assigned the task to perform the adhaan from the minaret of a specific mosque.🕌😇

Adhaan has been practiced since the dawn of Islam. 🌅

What does the word, 'adhaan' mean?

It comes from the Arabic root word of ʾadhina أَذِنَ. This means "to listen, to hear, be informed about".😊🌷

Any other info?

Whilst significant as the Islamic call for prayer, it is not simply an announcement but rather, an open invitation to Islam five times daily throughout the world. ♥️

Adhaan is actually the first thing to be recited in the ears of a newborn baby and also it’s often the first thing recited in a new home.🏡

The Adhaan, will always remain an integral part of the Islamic faith.👌🕌♥️

Below is the English translation of the Adhaan, line by line.

You are welcome.😎🏡

(Ps: Remember to stay home and stay safe! Mosques are closed in the interest of safety).

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Allâhu Akbar "Allah is the Greatest" (4 times)

Ashhadu an lâ ilâha illallah
"I attest that there is no god but Allah" (twice)

Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasûlullâh
"I attest that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah" (twice)

Hayya ala's-salâh "Come to prayer" (twice)

Hayya ala'1-falâf "Come to salvation" (twice)

Allâhu Akbar "Allah is the Greatest" (twice)

La ilâha illallah "There is no god but Allah." (Once)

The adhaan for the dawn (early morning) prayer includes as-salatu khayrun minan-nawm (Prayer is better than sleep [twice>) after hayya alal-falah (Come on, to salvation).

Which English words derive from Arabic? 🤔😊 Algebra, coffee candy... Can u name more? 🤗

National Dish of Qatar? 😋😋😋

Decadent layers of rice, with pungent spices and delicious chicken are just one part of this divine national dish.🍗😏

"Machboos ala Dajaj", actually means spiced chicken and rice. 💯😋

It is similar to biryani from India but 2 key ingredients make majboos very unique.🤔🌾👌

The first is loomi. These are limes which have been boiled and sun dried. 💐😊

This adds exquisitely tangy and smoky flavors, which permeate every grain of rice and blends beautifully with the chicken ☀️☺️

The second is Baharat. This is a pungent spice made from roasting black pepper, paprika, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon, amongst others.👌😋

Available in mutton, beef or fish varieties, chicken is our favorite!😍

Chicken majboos is also the national dish of Kuwait and Bahrain. 🌹🙏

Corniche in 1959 - see anything familiar? 😎😊

From 1 March Qatar Airways Doha - Tokyo business class flights will include a bespoke menu, mastered by world-renowned Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa 🇯🇵😎

How many towers do u see? Name them? 😎 Thanks Lindsey Steenkamp for the share - amazing angle 👌🏽😁👍🏽