The State of Qatar, its neighborhoods, famous landmarks, streets, hotels and restaurants are decorated with a distinctive and unique look during Ramadan, which makes the atmosphere of the holy month full of spirituality and wonderful memories, as well as opening the way for individuals and families to spend beautiful evenings in various regions.
And taking advantage of this wonderful atmosphere, Al Sharq offers you 5 things that you should not miss in Qatar during the holy month:
** Religious and spiritual atmosphere
Ramadan nights in Qatar are full of many seminars and religious lectures presented by a group of the most prominent Qatari, Gulf and Arab preachers.
There, in Darb Al-Saai, where the Ramadan Book Fair is held, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, presents a da’wah program that sheds light on the importance that Islam has given to the family entity, and the ethics of the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace in his family and follow his example, in addition to examining the effects of social media. On family cohesion, and other current issues.
Several mosques in the country also witness the holding of religious lectures periodically on the purposes of Sharia and the honorable biography of the Prophet, in addition to Tarawih prayers and their distinctive spiritual atmosphere.
** Ghabgat .. a heritage that does not disappear
"Ghabga" One of the ancient Ramadan customs that still lives in the Qatari and Gulf societies to enhance acquaintance and social cohesion, and has also developed into multiple forms with modernity.
Qataris and Gulf nationals are keen to hold Ramadan ghabgas during the nights of the month of Ramadan, and they invite family and friends to their homes and consider it an opportunity to enhance acquaintance and social bonding between them.
In recent years, hotels, restaurants and Ramadan tents in Qatar have been keen to pay attention to this Ramadan heritage, and have dedicated special Ramadan rituals to ghabka, which has contributed to attracting public and private institutions and bodies, as well as families, to hold their ghabgas in them.
** Tourist attractions and thriving markets
The atmosphere of Ramadan in Qatar is not complete without visiting the most famous tourist and entertainment attractions, such as the old port of Doha, which provides a unique view of the Gulf waters and the Doha Corniche, in addition to the presence of a distinguished selection of restaurants and cafes.
And to enhance the popular atmosphere, there is the Al-Mashar tour in the old port of Doha, which attracts many visitors, in addition to the Ramadan cannon, and a variety of daily activities and events.
Lusail Trail provides its visitors with an unforgettable experience throughout the holy month, as there are many Ramadan events and car parades before Iftar, and Ramadan Iftar cannons throughout the holy month. There is a wide variety of restaurants and shops, in addition to traditional tents.
The famous Souq Waqif, one of the most prominent and important tourist destinations in Qatar, is also adorned with a dazzling Ramadan costume, which gave its usual atmosphere a new character in which spirituality mixes with what it offers of restaurants, cafes and thriving markets.
Katara is a major destination for individuals and families in Ramadan, as it offers a renewed package of activities and events throughout the holy month. Its Ramadan program is full of religious, literary and artistic seminars and lectures, as well as the stories of the narrator that attract adults and children, and other special events.
** Offers and discounts
Many centers, shops and markets in Qatar offer several offers and discounts throughout the holy month, and this is enhanced by the diversity of products and services that suit different groups and segments.
Hotels and restaurants of various categories are also seeking to attract many customers by offering offers and discounts for the Iftar and Suhoor meals, which include Qatari, Arabic and international cuisine.
** Popular foods
The month of Ramadan has a special character in Qatari society, as Qataris are keen to revive the traditions and customs they inherited from previous generations, including celebrating the Qatari table.
There are many delicious foods that are closely related to the Ramadan atmosphere and inherited popular customs. "mash" And"porridge" And"Machboos" And"Sago"And"samosas" And others, it occupies the forefront of the Ramadan table in Qatar.
Perhaps one of the most important foods preferred by families in this blessed month, according to Qena Agency, are two main foods on the daily iftar tables: "porridge" And"mash"Where a table is almost devoid of these two foods, whether it is in homes or even in restaurants specialized in preparing popular dishes, whether in Souq Waqif or other various places.
** Garangao night
Garangao is considered one of the celebrations of the State of Qatar and the Gulf region, and it is one of the Ramadan occasions that children love, during which they go from house to house to collect sweets that the neighbors give them.
The Garangao celebration takes place on the night of the middle of the month of Ramadan, although the celebrations often start before this date. second half of the month.
The celebrations begin after the Maghrib prayer, when the children go around the neighboring houses knocking on their doors to collect sweets and nuts (and they also used to collect wheat, dates and rice in the past), while they chant the traditional songs and chants of Garangao.
All state institutions and ministries are keen to participate in the celebration, by organizing a series of events, with the aim of reviving the popular heritage and introducing the authentic Ramadan customs and traditions, so that children and their families live in a festive atmosphere of great joy and joy, amidst songs and songs that bring back memories of yesterday and renew its heritage and traditions.
