Qatar
Basic Travel Information
Basics
Weather:
The climate in Qatar is arid, with mild, pleasant winters; and very hot, humid summers.
See the current weather in Qatar.
What to Pack:
The most important thing to emphasize here, for both men and women, is to dress conservatively. No shorts, no sleeveless shirts, that kind of thing. Take a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Luggage --free Shipping.
Money:
Currency is Qatari Rial (QAR)
Currency Converter
Telephone:
Country code is 974
Country Calling Codes
Language:
The official language is Arabic.
Everyone we met spoke at least some English. Electronic Translators
Phrasebooks from the Lonely Planet Shop
Electric Voltage:
240V, 50 Hz
International voltage information
Time:
GMT +3
World Clock -- time and date.
Holidays: Qatar's holidays are Islamic. The big one is Ramadan, a month when everyone fasts between sunrise and sunset.
Eid al-Fitr is a 4 day feast following Ramadan
Eid al-Adha is a 5 day feast around March, when Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca. Qatar's only non-religious holiday is National Day on, September 3rd Friday is the Muslim day of rest and offices are generally closed.
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Qatar Basic Travel Information
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