Eid Al Fitr in Qatar is expected to begin on Sunday, June 25, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has announced.

Eid Al Fitr prayer in Qatar will be held at 5 a.m., exactly 15 minutes following sunrise, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs said.

Qatar's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has advised prayer-goers to arrive early to avoid traffic congestion.

Holidays for the public sector have already started. Most government ministries will be closed all week with offices re-opening on Tuesday, July 4.

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