Holiday Guide for Qatar in 2019

Qatar 2019
Qatar
2019

Qatar information

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Population: 2.59m
Capital: Doha
Calling Code: (974)
Time Zone: +3 UTC
Currency: Qatari riyal
Language: Arabic

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List of National Holidays in Qatar in 2019

National Sports Day


National Sports Day

Qatar: This public holiday is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday in February. The main objective of the holiday is to promote a healthy lifestyle among Qatar's population

Eid Al Fitr


Eid Al Fitr

Qatar: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Eid Al Fitr Holiday


Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Qatar: Second day of the festival that marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan

Eid Al Fitr Holiday


Eid Al Fitr Holiday

Qatar: Third day of the festival that marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan

Eid Al Adha


Eid Al Adha

Qatar: Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Eid Al Adha Holiday


Eid Al Adha Holiday

Qatar: Second day of the Feast of Sacrifice, the most important feast of the Muslim calendar

Eid Al Adha Holiday


Eid Al Adha Holiday

Qatar: Third day of the Feast of Sacrifice, the most important feast of the Muslim calendar

Eid Al Adha Holiday


Eid Al Adha Holiday

Qatar: Fourth day of the Feast of Sacrifice, the most important feast of the Muslim calendar

National Day


National Day

Qatar: Qatar National Day (Al-Yaoum-al-Watani) commemorates December 18th 1878 when Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani succeeded his father, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Thani, as the ruler of Qatar.

National Day Holiday


National Day Holiday

Qatar: Qatar National Day (Al-Yaoum-al-Watani) commemorates December 18th 1878 when Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani succeeded his father, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Thani, as the ruler of Qatar.

Notes

  • Islamic holiday exact dates are subject to moon sightings and may differ from the date given