Question 1

What is Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is regarded by Muslims as the holiest period of the year. It is marked by fasting (sawm), increased prayer, Quran recitation, charity, and spiritual reflection. Muslims worldwide abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib) every day of the month.

Question 2

What are the fasting rules during Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Adult Muslims who are physically able are required to fast from dawn (Imsak/Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib/Iftar) each day. Eating, drinking (including water), and smoking are not permitted during fasting hours. The fast is broken each evening at Iftar, traditionally beginning with dates and water.

Question 3

Who is exempt from fasting in Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Islamic law provides exemptions for those who cannot safely fast: the elderly, the seriously ill, pregnant or nursing women, travellers on long journeys, and children who have not reached puberty. Those who miss days due to valid reasons must make them up (qada) after Ramadan.

Question 4

How long are the daily fasting hours in Qatar?

Accepted Answer

In Qatar, daily fasting hours during Ramadan 2026 range from approximately 13 to 14 hours. Fasting begins at Imsak (around 4:55–5:15 AM AST) and ends at Maghrib/Iftar (around 6:05–6:25 PM AST). The fasting window shifts slightly each day as sunset moves later through the month.

Question 5

What is Tarawih prayer?

Accepted Answer

Tarawih are special nightly prayers performed after Isha during Ramadan. They are held in mosques where long passages of the Quran are recited, aiming to complete the full Quran by the end of the month. They can range from 8 to 20 rak'ah. Qatar's mosques, including the State Grand Mosque, hold nightly Tarawih open to all.

Question 6

What is Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)?

Accepted Answer

Laylat al-Qadr is considered the holiest night of the year, falling in the last ten nights of Ramadan (most likely the 27th). The Quran describes it as 'better than a thousand months' (97:3). Muslims across Qatar spend this night in prayer, Quran recitation, and supplication at mosques and at home.

Question 7

How does Ramadan end?

Accepted Answer

Ramadan concludes with Eid al-Fitr, declared after the crescent moon sighting is confirmed by the Qatar Awqaf Ministry. Before Eid prayer, every Muslim must give Zakat al-Fitr. In Qatar, Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday celebrated with Eid prayers, family gatherings, and cultural events.

Question 8

What time is Iftar in Doha today?

Accepted Answer

Iftar in Doha is at Maghrib time. During Ramadan 2026, Doha Iftar times are approximately 6:05–6:25 PM AST (UTC+3). The exact time for today is shown in the timetable above.

Question 9

What is Suhoor time in Doha during Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Suhoor (Imsak) in Doha ends approximately 10 minutes before Fajr. During Ramadan 2026, Doha Imsak times are around 4:55–5:15 AM AST.

Question 10

When does Ramadan start in Qatar 2026?

Accepted Answer

Ramadan 1447H in Qatar began on Saturday, March 1, 2026, following the official announcement from the Qatar Awqaf Ministry after moon sighting.

Question 11

Is there a cannon for Iftar in Qatar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Qatar traditionally fires a cannon (midfa' al-iftar) to signal Iftar, maintained in Doha near Souq Waqif and the Corniche — a beloved cultural tradition during Ramadan.

Day	Date	Hijri	Fajr	Dhuhr	Asr	Iftar	Isha
1	Wed, Feb 17	—	4:48 AM	11:48 AM	3:03 PM	5:29 PM	6:59 PM
2	Thu, Feb 18	—	4:48 AM	11:48 AM	3:03 PM	5:29 PM	6:59 PM
3	Fri, Feb 19	—	4:47 AM	11:48 AM	3:04 PM	5:30 PM	7:00 PM
4	Sat, Feb 20	—	4:46 AM	11:48 AM	3:04 PM	5:31 PM	7:01 PM
5	Sun, Feb 21	—	4:45 AM	11:47 AM	3:04 PM	5:31 PM	7:01 PM
6	Mon, Feb 22	—	4:45 AM	11:47 AM	3:05 PM	5:32 PM	7:02 PM
7	Tue, Feb 23	—	4:44 AM	11:47 AM	3:05 PM	5:32 PM	7:02 PM
8	Wed, Feb 24	—	4:43 AM	11:47 AM	3:05 PM	5:33 PM	7:03 PM
9	Thu, Feb 25	—	4:42 AM	11:47 AM	3:06 PM	5:33 PM	7:03 PM
10	Fri, Feb 26	—	4:41 AM	11:47 AM	3:06 PM	5:34 PM	7:04 PM
11	Sat, Feb 27	—	4:41 AM	11:47 AM	3:06 PM	5:35 PM	7:05 PM
12	Sun, Feb 28	—	4:40 AM	11:46 AM	3:06 PM	5:35 PM	7:05 PM

Ramadan Prayer Times — Doha 2027

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Doha Ramadan Prayer Times 2026 — Suhoor & Iftar Schedule

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