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Update From Qatar: Here’s Everything Staying Open During Friday Prayers In Qatar!
If you’ve ever scrambled on a Friday in Qatar wondering whether you’ll find a pharmacy open or if you can fuel up your car before prayers, there’s now some clarity. A new decision published by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notes which services will remain open.
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The 1.5-hour pause
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that all commercial, industrial, and similar public establishments must close for one and a half hours during Friday prayers, starting from the first call to prayer. This applies across Qatar, making sure prayer time is observed consistently.
What Remains Open
Essentials won’t disappear, here’s what remains open – transport services and businesses running on shifts are also exempt, so life keeps moving while prayer time is respected.
- Pharmacies
- Hospitals and health centers
- Fuel stations
- Bakeries
- Hotels
- Telecom companies
- Facilities at airports, seaports and land ports
- Transport services
- Businesses running on shifts
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