Religion in Qatar
The majority religion in Qatar is Islam. The majority of muslims in Qatar are Sunni. As there are a lot of foreign workers living in Qatar there are also a small minority of Catholics, Protestants, Hindus and Buddhists.
The Call to Prayer
Click on the video below to hear the Call to Prayer.
Click on the video below to hear the Call to Prayer.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan begins when the new moon is seen in the sky. Muslims fast during Ramadan. They fast from dawn until sunset. This means that they cannot eat or drink during the day. They also try to be the best that they can be so they try not to lie, fight, argue, etc. They also try to pray more and give alms to the poor. |
Suhur
Each morning, before dawn, Muslims have a small meal before they begin their daily fast. It is called suhur. After the meal Muslims pray. The first prayer of the day is called Fajr. People usually work shorter hours in order to spend more time with their families.
Each morning, before dawn, Muslims have a small meal before they begin their daily fast. It is called suhur. After the meal Muslims pray. The first prayer of the day is called Fajr. People usually work shorter hours in order to spend more time with their families.
Sometimes people go to hotels for a banquet.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival which is celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan. People have some time off work which they spend time with their families. Presents are given to children and servants. Here is a picture of some delicious sweets that people eat during Eid.
Eid al-Fitr is the festival which is celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan. People have some time off work which they spend time with their families. Presents are given to children and servants. Here is a picture of some delicious sweets that people eat during Eid.
Eid Al-Adha
Eid Al-Adha honours the sacrifice that Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make. The meat from a sacrificed sheep is shared between relatives, neighbours and the poor. In Qatar there are lots of celebrations such around the country. These celebrations include fireworks displays, sports events and cultural shows.
Eid Al-Adha honours the sacrifice that Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make. The meat from a sacrificed sheep is shared between relatives, neighbours and the poor. In Qatar there are lots of celebrations such around the country. These celebrations include fireworks displays, sports events and cultural shows.