Eid al-Adha in Qatar Expected to Fall on September 1, 2017

Qatar Calendar House announced that the first day of Eid al-Adha will start on September 1, 2017. This holiday is also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, which commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.

Eid al-Adha is considered as the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. Prayers are offered at the mosque during this time. Before Eid al Adha, Hajj is performed in Saudi Arabia. To learn more about this feast, you can read this article here – Qatar Observance of Eid Al Adha – Feast of Sacrifice

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Eid al-Adha in Qatar

To be announced are the government holidays, but these usually lasts for nine to ten days including weekends. Alcohol is also not served several days before Eid al Adha.

Eid Mubarak to everyone!