Ramadan in Qatar
Ramadan is a month in which Muslims seek supplications from God while performing the act of fasting. It’s a month of seeking God’s forgiveness and most importantly, the act of fasting also help in realizing the real value of food that we have. It also boosts the factor of care for poor. Ramadan can be termed as a complete package towards a better, peaceful, and healthy life!
As Qatar is a Muslim country and has a majority of Muslims living in it, so just like other countries, Qatari people also welcome Ramadan with full intention and they know how important this month is! The importance of this month can be related to the will of doing more and more good deeds and to the fact that this month is wholly dedicated to the blessings of God.
There’re certain things you must not do if you’re not a Muslim and you’re visiting Qatar in Ramadan. Playing loud music in the car is a very disrespectful act. You must be conscious about the sense of dressing. Your body must be completely covered while going out. In other words, avoid tight clothes, it will be disturbing for many Qataris out there.
Ramadan Schedule in Qatar
The month of Ramadan is expected to start on May 17, 2018. The first day will be Thursday and the Fajr timespan will revolve around 0310 and 0301 while the Maghrib time will revolve around 0613 and 0625.
Nowadays, with the use of technology, mobile apps are used instead of Hijri calendars. So, it is easy to understand the timing of fasts and a proper schedule for Ramadan in Qatar can easily be managed using mobile apps or calendars as well.
Tradition Behind Ramadan.
In Qatar, all Muslims wake up almost 3 hours before the sunrise for a pre-dawn meal and breaks their fasts according to the teachings of Quran in evening after sunset. The whole day is spent in doing work under some harsh circumstances.
Many businesses get affected in a positive way during the month of Ramadan. The opening time for banks, schools, and other shops are changed so that the fast can be managed with ease. Many restaurants are closed in the daytime and all the food streets are opened just before sunset and remain open late-night. Especially on the 14th of Ramadan, each Qatari child dresses up traditionally and sing Garangao which a Middle East Feast.
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