We're back again with another interesting piece of knowledge about Qatar on the occasion of national day.

Did you know that HH Father Emir is the only leader in the Gulf to voluntarily abdicate reign to his son?

Al-Thani family is the monarchy of Qatar. Since 1825, the Al-Thani household have been ruling Qatar.

However, when Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani began rule from 1995, Qatar saw many developments and underwent drastic reformations.

It was under his reign that Qatar grew into the successful, wealthiest country of the world that we are all very well aware of.

It was under Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani that the country won the right to stage the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Also, it was under his patronage and that of his second wife Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Misnad, many world class institutions opened up campuses in Qatar.

However, on the 25^th of June 2013, Father Emir handed over his power to his son the present Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and became the first ruler to hand over his power voluntarily without a coup d’état.

While handing over his power to his son, Father Emir declared, “The time has come to open a new page in the journey of our nation that would have a new generation carry the responsibilities”.

If you had trouble keeping up with Qatar's royal family tree, this should help. pic.twitter.com/g8rcpx0ruL

— Qatar Living (@qatarliving) August 15, 2014

Finally, here we are all at peace and celebrating the National Day in a progressive country like Qatar. Hope you have a wonderful National Day!

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