‘Tis The Time of Islamic Year
At least 1.8 bn Muslims around the world welcomed the holy month of Ramadan on 3 April, Eid Al Fitr on 2 May, and Eid Al Adha on 9 July…
The Ramadan Vocabulary You Need to Know
The holy month of Ramadan has a life its own, shifting the mundane everyday life to a more spiritual and meaningful one – with a vocabulary of its own. There…
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,…
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…
A Month of Fasting – And Giving
At least 1.8 billion Muslims around the world welcomed the holy month of Ramadan every year. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and observed by Muslims every…
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…
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…
Pearls and Gemstones Come to Life in Eva Horup’s Artwork
Qatar is home to many artists from around the world, exploring various works of arts and mediums. From Lithuania comes a fluid art artist called Eva Horup, who moved to…
What’s in a Name?
Many names in Qatar have interesting origins or derivations, especially for non-Arabic speakers and some of the place names really need an explanation! Here goes… ‘Doha’ and ‘Al Khor’. ‘Doha’…
Introducing Doha Design District
Doha Design District is the new design hub at Msheireb Downtown Doha and will serve as the centre of Qatar’s design and innovation. Doha Design District, located at the world’s first…
