Difference Between Zakat Al Mal and Zakat Al Fitr
Zakat is the third pillar of faith in Islam. It is an alms tax meant to redistribute wealth by shifting resources from the rich to the poor. Unlike voluntary charity,…
10 Things You Need to Know About the Quran
Ramadan is a holy month because it’s the month in which the Holy Quran was revealed. As the saying goes, Ramadan shahr al Quran, which means Ramadan is the month of the…
The Origins of Ramadan Traditions
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is when the Prophet Mohammed was given the Qur’an. The word Ramadan is derived from rmd, which is an Arabic…
All About Garangao
Garangao (Garanga’oh), also known as Gargee’an, Gargaaown or Laylat Garanga’oh (Garanga’oh Night), is celebrated in the mid-month night of Ramadan. The Qatari society celebrates Garangao on the 14th day of…
Ramadan Kareem or Ramadan Mubarak?
There are two common greetings that are used during the holy month of Ramadan – Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem. They have slightly different meanings, and some Muslims prefer one…
Ramadan Around the World
Most of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims fast during Ramadan, which is a holy month of fasting, praying, charity and reflection. However, to think that all Muslims observe Islam the…
10 Things You Should Know About Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is observed by at least a billion Muslims across the world every year. How much do you know about it besides the fact that it’s…
Ramadan Do’s and Don’ts in Qatar
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar where Muslims worldwide observe as a month of fasting. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of…
It’s All About Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is when Muslims across the world fast completely during the daylight hours of each day until the maghrib (sunset) prayer, refraining from food and drink,…
All You Need to Know About Expo 2023 Doha
Expo 2023 Doha is making history as the first A1 International Horticultural Exhibition to be held in Qatar, and in the MENA region – indeed, the first to be held…