New Year’s Day in Qatar ― Date, History, and Details

New Year’s Day in Qatar

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History of New Year’s Day in Qatar and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

New Year’s Day is celebrated in Qatar on the first day of the Islamic calendar. It is a public holiday and people have the day off from work. Families and friends get together to celebrate. There are often parties and gatherings. People may exchange gifts and there is usually a lot of food. Fireworks are sometimes set off at midnight.