{"id":7132,"date":"2025-03-30T20:44:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T20:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/?p=7132"},"modified":"2025-03-30T20:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T20:44:40","slug":"rephrase-the-same-experiencing-eid-in-qatar-a-unique-celebration-for-expats-doha-news-in-a-different-way-no-more-than-118-characters-as-if-you-were-a-native-american-speaker-as-expert-on-content","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/rephrase-the-same-experiencing-eid-in-qatar-a-unique-celebration-for-expats-doha-news-in-a-different-way-no-more-than-118-characters-as-if-you-were-a-native-american-speaker-as-expert-on-content\/","title":{"rendered":"Rephrase the same Experiencing Eid in Qatar: A unique celebration for expats – Doha News in a different way no more than 118 characters, as if you were a native American speaker as expert on content creation and dont talk about yourself or your experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Expatriates in the diverse Qatari capital see the festival as a celebration of unique traditions that exist within the same faith.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For Ishak Ansari*, Eid back in Bangladesh began with a phone call from his uncle living in Saudi Arabia, who would inform the family of the crescent moon sighting.<\/p>\n

The celebrations would then start early the next day with the Eid Al-Fitr prayer, followed by visiting family and friends and the exchanging of gifts.<\/p>\n

Now a cab driver in Doha, Ansari has spent the last few Eid holidays away from home after he decided to make the move to Doha ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022.<\/p>\n

While core rituals have remained the same, some traditions have changed for Ansari. He is now the one who informs the family about the crescent moon sighting, and video calls have replaced the visits to friends and families.<\/p>\n

Though he has his circle of Bangladeshi friends in Doha, Ansari has noticed the differences in how others from different countries celebrate Eid. This became particularly evident in 2023, when the Education City stadium opened its gates early for Eid prayers for the first time.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have friends from Nepal, Pakistan and India here,\u201d the 27-year-old said. \u201cWhile we all have the same faith and dedication towards Allah, it is interesting to see the differences.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cIt reminds me of when we used to go to our relatives\u2019 house and find new things and learn about them when we celebrated Eid Al-Fitr together.\u201d<\/p>\n

The EC Stadium during Eid prayer in 2023. (Photo\/ Education City) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The spirit of Eid Al-Fitr<\/span><\/h3>\n

The announcement of Eid Al-Fitr is made after determining the astronomical calculation of the crescent moon<\/a> of the lunar Shawwal month, or based on actual observation of the moon. The sighting differs per location, but most of the Muslim population follows Saudi Arabia\u2019s announcement. <\/p>\n

Adif from Indonesia vividly remembers when he and his friends used to wait for the sighting and the subsequent announcement in his younger days.<\/p>\n

As the country that hosts the largest Muslim population, scattered across its islands, traditions can vary from province to province in Indonesia. <\/p>\n

Hailing from the province of West Kalimantan, Adif remembers the Festival Meriam Karbit<\/em> (Carbide Cannon Festival) that is held to usher in Eid, which involves firing cannons on the banks of the Kapuas River.<\/p>\n

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Locally made cannons for the Festival Meriam Karbit. (Photo\/ Indonesia Tourism) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adif, who currently works in the hospitality sector, said that the iftar cannons in Doha, which are fired across several locations to signify the end of the day\u2019s fasting, have reminded him precisely of that festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am aware that we have a very diverse Muslim community here in Qatar, hence, I want to celebrate this Eid with them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter all, the spirit of the holy month [of Ramadan] is to do good, be generous, observe peace and wish for everyone\u2019s prosperity,\u201d he added. \u201cSince we all share the same belief, it does not make much difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

Month of peace<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hashim from Kenya has had a pretty regular Ramadan schedule for the years he has been in Doha. Most evenings are spent watching his peers play football at various Ramadan tournaments, and in case any of them win, Eid celebrations are themed around that.<\/p>\n

The tradition of wearing nguo mpya<\/em> (new clothes) and gathering to share meals remains, but with a twist. Instead of the traditional Swahili pilau<\/em>, a fragrant spiced rice dish with meat, Hashim and his friends now visit a Pakistani-run eatery in Old Airport to enjoy biryani, another beloved rice and meat dish.<\/p>\n

Though the flavours differ, the food is equally delicious and provides the perfect accompaniment for sitting and chatting with friends, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe even get to talk with people from other nations who come to the restaurant. We all wish each other well and at times, accompany each other for prayers,\u201d Hashim added. <\/p>\n

It has been seven years since Hashim left Mombasa for the Qatari capital. Now at a security firm, he has seen the city\u2019s rapid growth, along with the evolving scale of Eid celebrations. <\/p>\n

For Hashim, this change has been a positive one.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are so many things happening everywhere in Doha, organised by people from different communities,\u201d he said. \u201cI try to attend a few because at the end of the day, it is about celebrating together and embracing and respecting other cultures too.\u201d <\/p>\n

*Name has been changed at the request of the interviewee.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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