Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar — a sacred period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of devotion.
In Qatar, Ramadan transforms daily life. The Moon Sighting Committee officially declares its start, cities are adorned with decorations, and the traditional Ramadan cannon fires at sunset to signal Iftar. Working hours are reduced nationwide, and evenings come alive with prayers, family gatherings, and communal meals at Souq Waqif, Katara, and mosques across the country.
