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WHY TRAVEL DURING RAMADAN? Few clients may have considered travelling to Qatar during Ramadan season, but there are plenty of advantages for those who choose to visit then.
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In Qatar, Ramadan falls in a calendar sweet spot for visitors. It comes directly after the country’s peak travel season of December- )HEUXDU\ VR \RX’OO EH DEOH WR ʛQG ORZHU UDWHV for accommodation, while Qatar Airways often advertises special discounts on flLJKWV GXULQJ WKH +RO\ 0RQWK 5HGXFHG rate packages combining both hotels DQG flLJKWV DUH DOVR UHJXODUO\ SURPRWHG And it’s a great time weather-wise, with similar temperatures to the peak winter season and avoiding the summer heat.
2) It’s a quieter time to visit Lying just outside peak season, a trip to Qatar during Ramadan also means it will be quieter thanks to the lower tourism footfall. Due to the nature of Ramadan, the country will be quieter during the day, with locals working shorter hours and engaging in religious activities such as reciting the Quran and allowing time for prayer. This means the days in Qatar will be far more relaxed,
so clients can explore at their own pace. This is a great way to build up to the festivities that each evening brings during Ramadan.
3) There are unique celebrations Ramadan is a season full of festivities during which clients can witness celebrations they can’t see at any other time in Qatar. Special events WKURXJKRXW WKH PRQWK RʞHU WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ for clients to turn a stopover into a memorable cultural experience. Many revolve around the daily suhoor (pre-dawn) and iftar (post-sunset) feasts, with Barahat Msheireb (the Middle East’s largest open-air pedestrian square) hosting 14 live cooking stations each night. Msheireb Downtown pairs more dining options with live music performances, while Lagoona Mall lays on activities such as storytelling and handicrafts.
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visitqatar.com
Complete the agent training course, the Qatar Specialist Programme, at
tinyurl.com/qatarspecialistprogramme
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PICTURES: Michael Lewis; Valentin Pacaut/The Explorers
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