Al-Sarayat season begins: Unpredictable weather in Qatar
Qatar is now entering the Al-Sarayat season, a period of unpredictable weather that lasts from late March to mid-May. The Meteorological Department warns that sudden thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning and strong winds can cause local dust storms. Residents are advised to stay indoors during storms, avoid flood-prone areas and secure loose objects. Organizers of outdoor […]
Zakat al-Fitr set at 15 riyals by Awqaf
The Zakat Affairs Department of the Ministry of Endowment (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs announced on Wednesday that Zakat al-Fitr for this year’s Ramadan (1446H) has been set at 15 riyals. The department called in a statement for ensuring that Zakat al-Fitr is paid promptly to individuals and their dependents, regardless of age or gender. It […]
Dos and Don’ts During Ramadan in Qatar
Ramadan is almost here. During this holy month, Muslims fast for 29-30 days (depending on the time of moon sighting) for about 14 to 14.5 hours without food or water. Even if you are not a practicing Muslim, there are some things you should observe in Qatar. This is to honor those who are fasting […]
Design Doha Biennale Returns
After a successful debut in 2024, Qatar Museums has announced that the second edition of Design Doha Biennale will take place from 16 April to 30 June 2026. The event, which will span across Doha, establishes the city as a global design hub. A key highlight will be the prestigious Design Doha Awards Ceremony on […]
Astronomically, March 30 is the first Eid al-Fitr: Qatar Calendar House
Qatar Calendar House announced on Tuesday that Eid al-Fitr 1446 AH is expected to begin on March 30, 2025. According to astronomical calculations carried out by experts, the crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Shawwal (the tenth lunar month), will be sighted on Saturday, March 29 at 1:58 p.m. Doha local time (10:58 a.m. […]
Awqaf designates 205 mosques for I’tikaf
A total of 205 mosques across the country have been designated for observing I’tikaf during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan 1446 AH. The list of mosques was released by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf). The mosques were selected based on key criteria, including geographical distribution, ecclesiastical status, […]
Qatar named as the safest country in the world
Qatar has been ranked as the safest country in the world. According to the latest report by online database firm Numbeo, Qatar secured the top spot among 142 countries based on crime levels. The UAE and Taiwan followed in second and third place, respectively. The rankings consider various factors, including violent incidents, burglary, robbery, vehicle […]
Thousands attend Iftar tents every day: Awqaf
The Awqaf announced that thousands of people are attending Iftar tents organized by the General Directorate of Endowments every day. It aims to foster faith and community spirit. In addition to providing food, the initiative also includes religious lectures in Urdu by scholars from the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center. Deputy […]
Weather Warning: Thunderstorms and strong winds possible
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for coastal areas and beaches on Monday due to the possibility of thunderstorms and strong winds. The coastal areas will be cloudy, with rain and strong winds at some places. Foggy and cloudy skies along the coast are likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds and […]
2025 MotoGP™ Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar Returns
The 2025 MotoGP™ Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar will be held at the Lusail International Circuit (LIC) from April 11-13, the fourth round of the season. The LIC, which has hosted night races since 2008, remains the only floodlit circuit. Marc Marquez (93) leads the championship with 37 points, followed by Alex Marquez (73) […]