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In Doha, Qatar, the bustling Souq Waqif becomes a vibrant hub during Ramadan, with people strolling through the market amidst the sounds of mosque prayers and the sight of decorative lights and balloons for sale.Khalifa Al Kuwari, a Qatari citizen, describes the atmosphere as &quot;very beautiful,&quot; expressing gratitude for the cool weather and the welcoming shops. He adds, &quot;God willing, it will be a year of goodness and best wishes.&quot;The market is filled with the sights of decorative vehicle carts and the sounds of music, creating a festive environment that draws both locals and visitors.The traditional firing of the iftar cannon by Qatari armed forces at the Old Doha Port area marks the breaking of the fast, a moment eagerly anticipated by onlookers.Mutaz Mohammed, a visitor from Egypt, remarks on the joy and blessings of Ramadan, noting the bustling market and the happiness of the people. &quot;Of course, Ramadan is for rejoicing,&quot; he says.Despite the festive atmosphere, there is a shared hope for peace in the region, particularly in Gaza, where a ceasefire has brought some relief. A Qatari resident originally from Jenin expresses a heartfelt wish for peace and victory for the people of Gaza and Palestine during this holy month.Ramadan, the exact start date of which depends on the sighting of the new moon, began in Qatar on Saturday (March 1), the first day of fasting, and a day after it started in most other parts of the world.Fasting in Ramadan, the ninth and the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is one of the five pillars of Islam and this is the time of the year when religious fervour is rekindled throughout the Muslim world.It is a month of austerity and of exercising self-restraint, during which fasting Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset.The end is celebrated with the Eid al-Fitr.<div>(Production: Bassam Masoud, Ibraheem Abu Mustafa, Imad Creidi)</div>

In Doha, Qatar, the bustling Souq Waqif becomes a vibrant hub during Ramadan.

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Doha bustles with festive Ramdan spirit, with hopes for regional peace

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Published Mar 03, 2025 12:26 AM PHT

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