Revel in the real Qatar DURING RAMADAN
Clients who visit Qatar during this holy month will discover a unique and joyous side to the country
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lients might be sceptical about travelling to the Middle East during Ramadan, but that’s often because they don’t know what to expect.
Ramadan, the ninth and most important month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is when Muslims abstain from food and drink between sunrise and sunset, usually for a period of 29 or 30 days. In Qatar, visitors can witness this annual religious tradition at its most celebratory, sampling a culturally enriching experience that can give a closer understanding of the country. Naturally, clients will still want to know more about travelling during Ramadan – here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
What’s open during Ramadan? Many of Qatar’s hotels, museums, shopping malls and leisure facilities will be open, but often with adjusted opening hours. During Ramadan, places will usually be open during the morning, close for the afternoon and then reopen in the evening until late at night. For example, Qatar’s museums open from 9am-2pm and then 8pm-midnight, while malls such as Lusail Boulevard operate with similar hours. For
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Can visitors eat as normal in Qatar? To respect locals who are fasting, clients visiting Qatar are expected to refrain from eating and
NEED TO KNOW RAMADAN:
O DATES: The dates of Ramadan change each year in line with the lunar calendar. 2026: February 17-March 18 2027: February 7-March 8
O DRESS: Clients should dress modestly during Ramadan in Qatar and not wear short or revealing clothing.
O GREETINGS: Encourage clients to use traditional greetings during Ramadan such as ‘Ramadan kareem’ (wishing a ‘generous’ Ramadan) or ‘Mubarak alaikum al shahar’ (wishing a blessed month).
O APP: Suggest clients download the Visit 4DWDU DSS ZKLFK RʞHUV GLVFRXQWV RQ IRRG and drink, as well as various attractions.
drinking in public places during daylight hours. Restaurants will be closed during those times, but some may operate a takeaway service. Hotels will also have designated sections for non-fasting guests, often recognising the occasion with special menus. To make the most of the Ramadan experience, visitors are encouraged to take part in suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, and iftar, the traditional evening feast. They can be enjoyed in specially erected tents in hotels or at traditional landmarks such as Souq Waqif and Katara Cultural Village in Doha.
How can clients make the most of Qatar during Ramadan? Usually, visitors would explore key attractions in the daytime but during Ramadan, Qatar truly comes alive at night. Destinations like the capital, Doha, are dressed in festive decorations, while night markets and cultural events are laid on too. Museums, galleries and heritage sites will often put on exhibitions and workshops VSHFLʛFDOO\ WDLORUHG IRU 5DPDGDQ 5HFRPPHQG clients be open to altering their timings and usual holiday habits so they can embrace the unique H[SHULHQFHV 5DPDGDQ LQ 4DWDU RʞHUV
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