After the grand celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, it is the time to celebrate Eid Al-Adha in Qatar. Eid Al-Adha festival falls on the 12th and finale month of the Islamic Calendar. This festival is celebrated with a three-day holiday in Qatar, during which people celebrate it with great joy and excitement. Basically, it is a festival of bonding, community gathering, prayers and celebrating the spiritual faith. In this blog post, we have covered the significance, dates, events and restaurants to celebrate this festival in a grand way. Let’s move ahead and get to know some of the precise things related to this festival.
Significance of Eid Al-Adha in Qatar
You must know that the festival of Eid Al-Adha is not only being celebrated in Qatar but all around the world. The significance of this festival is equal for entire Muslim community. This festival is also known as “Feast of Sacrifice”, which is associated with the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice the life of his son “Ismail”. Following his path as a symbol of sacrifice (Quarbani), Muslim community slaughters an animal, as an act of obedience to ’Allah’s’ commands. After sacrificing an animal, the meat has been distributed equally to family, friends and needy people.
The celebration of Eid Al-Adha 2025 in Qatar will start on Friday, 6th June and will end on Tuesday, 10th June. It's basically a three-day celebration that brings everyone together and creates a sense of spirituality. Now let’s move ahead and know about the Eid Al-Adha celebration in Qatar.
How is Eid Al-Adha in Qatar Celebrated?
The Eid Al-Adha celebration starts with waking up early in the morning, taking a bath and wearing fine clothes.
- After freshening up, Muslim devotees recite the “Fajr ki Nawaz” and remember the God by saying “Allahu Akbar”.
- Once the prayer is complete, it’s time to meet and greet your family and friends. People exchange gifts and cards as greetings to wish each other Eid Al-Adha.
- During the celebration of Eid Al-Adha in Qatar, women put on henna on their hands and decorate their homes with flowers and lights.
- To further celebrate this festival, people gather at mosque and offer Eid prayers to Almighty Allah in an open ground.
- After the Eid prayer, the religious leader of the mosque delivers a Sermon (Khutbah). It refers to public preaching or offer learnings in Islam.
- After completing the Eid Al-Adha prayers in the mosque, people exchange greetings with “Eid Mubarak” or “Happy Eid”.
- Now it’s time to complete the primary ritual of this festival. The Eid Al-Adha celebration in Qatar, starts with “Qurbani” or sacrifice of an animal, after the prayers.
- People who can afford the sacrifice of an animal, such as goat, camel, sheep or even a cow, can go for this ritual as a reminder of obeying Prophet Ibrahim offering of his son to Allah.
- After completing the Quarbani process, people distribute meat with their family and friends. People also distribute this among the poor.
- In the evening, people gather with family and friends over an enormous Eid feast. They exchange gifts with each other and try to spend quality time.
- Children and younger people in families receive “Eidi” from their elders.
Following these rituals are quite important for Muslim devotees. If you are visiting this country and celebrating Eid Al-Adha in Qatar, you can even go out and enjoy grand feasts at specific restaurants. No festivities can be fulfilled without delicious food and get together with your loved ones. Although, there are so many places to visit in Qatar, but here in our next section we have mentioned some of the best restaurants and events in Qatar.
Let's move ahead and know about the places where you can celebrate this festival with family and friends.
Attend These 5 Events During Eid Al-Adha in Qatar
Followings are some of the prominent Eid Al-Adha activities in Qatar, that you can attend along with your family and friends.
1. Candlelight: Mozart to Chopin
Mozart to Chopin is basically a musical concert that will be organised in candlelight. This unique atmosphere offers a tranquil experience through the music of Mozart and Chopin. This musical event in Qatar is happening right before the Eid Al-Adha celebration. If you are celebrating Eid Al-Adha in Qatar, you must book your tickets now to have an impeccable musical experience.
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
Date & Timings: 30th May, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
2. Eid Al-Adha at Angry Birds World
To enjoy activities in Qatar during Eid Al-Adha, you must visit the Angry Birds World theme park. They are going to organize fun activities, musical concerts, thrilling rides, and several thrilling shows as well. This celebration is specifically for everyone, you can come here to enjoy a great time with your family, friends and kids. This park has been constructed on the theme of Angry Birds game.
Venue: Angry Birds World, Doha Festival City
Timings: 12 pm to 10 pm
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3. Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
If you want to attend a live musical concert with amusing candlelights, you must attend “The Best of Hans Zimmer”. At this musical concert, a string quarter will perform all the iconic background scores of Hans Zimmer. You must know that he is the man behind the background scores of popular movies, “The Lion King”, “Interstellar”, “Dune”, “Inception” and “Gladiator”. The Artificial intelligence multi-sensory experience of his iconic musical scores will leave you in awe. If you are in Qatar, during the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, you should not miss attending this magical event.
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
Date & Timings: 11th April to 13th June (5:30 pm to 8:30 pm All Days)
4. Family Day in Qatar
As we are moving towards the modernisation, we are losing our family values. However, the Qatar government is not in favour to let people forget the meaning to family bonding. In this regard, every year around the celebration of Eid Al-Adha in Qatar, they organise a “Family Day in Qatar”. This event is specifically to honour and celebrate the importance of families in our society. At this event, you can see different shows that showcases the family values and importance of families or lives.
Venue: Katara Cultural Village, Doha
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5. Ed Sheeran: Tour 2025 in Doha
If you love international music, you must be a fan of Ed Sheeran. His music and songs are impeccable and if you ever wanted to attend his concert, this is your time. While the Eid Al-Adha celebration in Qatar, you can book the tickets of this show and experience a live music concert. Just imagine, how wonderful it will be to listen “Shape of You” from the live stage. You can book your tickets now to avoid last minute rush.
Venue: Lusail Multipurpose Hall, Qatar
Date & Timings: 30th April, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Eid Al-Adha in Qatar: 10 Restaurants for Grand Celebration
- Al Nafourah Garden
- Al Nahham Restaurant
- Parisa at Souq Waqif
- Saffron
- Turkey Central
- Glass House
- Spice Market
- Al Shurfa Arabic Restaurant
- Boho Social Restaurant
- Paper Moon
1. Al Nafourah Garden
A signature restaurant of Hyatt Regency, Al Nafourah Garden is famous for its authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisines. During Eid Al-Adha in Qatar, it is the best place to enjoy delicious food with magnificent surroundings. You can visit this place, along with your family and friends and can have a great dining experience.
Timings: 12 pm to 2 am (All days)
Location: Airport Street, Doha, Qatar
2. Al Nahham Restaurant
This premium restaurant in Doha offers waterfront sitting experience with delectable food. Al Nahham Restaurant offers Mediterranean and Arabic cuisine. This place is a perfect blend of beautiful ambience and authentic cuisines. Visit this place to enjoy amazing food a with a breathtaking view of Arabian Sea. This restaurant also serves gluten free, vegan and vegetarian food. All together, we can say it is a place for everyone.
Timings: 1 pm to 11:30 pm (All days), Monday closed
Location: Banana Island Resort, Doha, Qatar
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3. Parisa at Souq Waqif
It is one of the best restaurants for Eid Al-Adha celebration in Qatar. Parisa at Souq Waqif is basically a Persian restaurant, which serves scrumptious and authentic Persian food. The mesmerising interiors and authentic food are the top features of this restaurant. This place not only serves Persian cuisine but also offer dishes from all around the world. During Eid Al-Adha holidays in Qatar in 2025, you can visit this place to try out some delicious Persian food along with a great ambiance.
Timings: 1 pm to 11 pm (All days)
Location: Souq Waqif, Al Ahmed St, Doha, Qatar
4. Saffron
Saffron is a signature restaurant at Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts. They serve authentic Thai cuisine. If you love Thai food, you must visit this place, they curate dishes by following traditional Thai methods. Due to its astonishing interior and food quality, Saffron has received so many awards. You must visit this place to taste some delectable Thai cuisine. Eid Al-Adha or “Bakrid”, calls for a grand celebration by having food of your choice.
Timings: 12:30 pm to 11 pm (All days), Sunday closed
Location: Al Khaleej St, Doha, Qatar
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5. Turkey Central
As the name suggest, The Turkey Central is popular in Qatar for serving delicious Turkish food. You can try some of their authentic dishes, such as hummus, kebabs, falafel, mezzes, kunefe and baklava. You can book a table of above 15+ people to celebrate any specific occasion. Amid Eid Al-Adha in Qatar, you can book a table here to enjoy the festive vibe with exceptional Turkish delicacies.
Timings: 11 am to 1 am (All days)
Location: Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St, Doha, Qatar
6. Glass House
Glass House is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Qatar, serving classic Pan Asian cuisine. Beautiful interior, outdoor terrace sitting and an exquisite view of Aspire Park is all you need to spend a great time with your loved ones. Their quality of food and hospitality is talk of the town. It is one of the best places to visit in Doha, where you can come along with your family and friends to enjoy Pan Asian food.
Timings: 6:30 am to 10:30 pm (All days)
Location: Aspire Zone, Al Baaya St, Doha, Qatar
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7. Spice Market
For a delectable dining experience, Spice Market can be you go to place. This restaurant offers Arabian and international cuisine in its best taste. This restaurant in Doha is inspired by the famous chef “Jean Georges”, serves southeast Asian cuisine. Spice Market Restaurant by Jean Georges is one of the best restaurants in Doha to have Burmese, Malaysian and Indian cuisine.
Timings: 12 pm to 12 am (All days)
Location: West Bay, Doha, Qatar
8. Al Shurfa Arabic
Located in the heart of Souq Waqif, Al Shurfa Arabic is the best destination to enjoy festive food during Eid Al-Adha in Qatar. You can enjoy traditional Arabic food, city views and calm atmosphere at this restaurant. It's a popular food joint for locals and tourists both. Al Shurfa Arabic is indeed one of the places that offers mesmerizing city views specially during nights. You can book a table here to enjoy the festive evening with heavenly Arabic food.
Timings: 12:30 pm to 12 am (All days)
Location: Al Jomrok Boutique Hotel Souq Waqif Doha, Qatar
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9. Boho Social Restaurant
Boho Social Restaurant is one-of-a-kind restaurant, which is famous for its Bohemian style interior and refreshing food. This circular designed restaurant offers beach view with must-try food from all around the globe. It’s a perfect place for youngsters and couples who want to enjoy some quality time along with quality food. So, what are you waiting for? This Eid Al-Adha in Qatar, try some delicious and unique feast at this restaurant
Timings: 12:30 pm to 12 am (All days)
Location: Al Jomrok Boutique Hotel Souq Waqif Doha, Qatar
10. Paper Moon
Paper Moon is a paradise for people who love Italian cuisine. In fact it is one of the best Italian restaurants in Doha. Their eggplant parmigiana and seafood spaghetti are some signature Italian dishes of Paper Moon restaurant. It’s one of the places which is loved by people of all ages. During Eid Al-Adha in Qatar, you can come here along with your kids and family to enjoy some authentic Italian delicacies.
Timings: 12 pm to 12 am (All days)
Location: 7GFW+22G Jaidah Square Doha, Qatar
This is all about Eid Al-Adha in Qatar. It is indeed a grand celebration time for Muslim community. Being an Islamic country, here you can see all the vibrant colours of this festival. If you are visiting Qatar around this festival, you can enjoy a lot of prominent events and taste some delectable food. All above mentioned places not only serves great food but also offers great ambience. So, what are you waiting for? Book from the best Qatar tour packages and let the festivities begin.
Eid Al-Adha 2025 in Qatar - FAQ’s
However, it’s a public holiday but stores, shopping complexes, restaurants and other essentials remain open during Eid Al-Adha in Qatar.
During the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, banks in Qatar remains closed. If you have urgent work related to bank, you must do it before the holiday begins.
Eid Al-Adha or Bakrid celebrated by Muslim community to follow the path of Prophet Ibrahim. He sacrificed his son as an act of obedience to Allah.
The specific dates of Eid Al-Adha in Qatar and all around the world are 6th to 10th June.
Although, there are so many concerts that you can enjoy during Eid Al-Adha, but Ed Sheeran’s concert is the talk of the town.
Paper Moon is one of the most prestigious Italian restaurants in Qatar. Some of their signature dishes such as eggplant parmigiana and seafood spaghettiare worth trying.
Quarbani is a special ritual during Eid Al-Adha. As an act of obedience to God people sacrifice an animal. This particular act is known as Quarbani.
Al Nafourah Garden is one of the best restaurants in Qatar, where you can enjoy authentic Arabian food.
