New Delhi, May 26 -- As the summer heat begins to settle across the Gulf, residents of Qatar can look forward to a meaningful pause in their busy routines - thanks to the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha (also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast of Sacrifice) holidays, officially announced by the Qatari government.

In a recent update published in the Official Gazette, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani approved the Cabinet's decision regarding public holidays for government entities, ministries and public institutions. As per the new announcement, Qatar will observe a five-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha, beginning from the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah through the end of t...