The month of Ramadan is considered the holiest and most sacred month of the Islamic Hijri (lunar) calendar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are required to elevate their level of spiritual and physical submission to God by way of fasting; that is to say, Muslims must abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and also physical intimacy between spouses from the breaking of dawn until the setting of the sun.
In Qatar, businesses and government offices usually operate reduced working hours during Ramadan to accommodate the spiritual practices of Muslims. Here are the updated working hours for Ramadan 2024 in Qatar.
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Ramadan 2024 working hours Qatar
As per the circular released by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, civil employees will work for five hours daily, which is three hours shorter than the regular eight-hour workday. The workday will start at 9:00 am and end at 2:00 pm, just like in previous years.
Employees may be permitted late attendance up to 10am at the latest, provided that they fulfill work requirements and complete the official working hours (five hours).
The exact working hour adjustments have varied from year to year. These adjusted timings aim to facilitate worship, family time, and personal obligations while maintaining the normal functioning of essential services.
When is Ramadan 2024 in Qatar?
It is predicted that Ramadan 2024 in Qatar to begin on 11 March 2024 and end on 9 April 2024,, corresponding to Ramadan 1445 in the Islamic calendar.
However, tradition mandates that the exact date of the holy month’s beginning must be determined by a moon sighting committee consisting of religious scholars, astronomers, and other authorities under the cover of night. The committee is responsible for observing certain sightings related to the appearance and cycle of the new crescent moon, which heralds the start of Ramadan.
In Qatar, the Moon Sighting Committee under the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) declares the start and end of the holy month.
