Midfaa Iftar News Today

Doha, Qatar: As the country is on the halfway point of Ramadan, Qatar s tourist attractions have transformed into hubs of celebration, offering an arr...

From shorter working hours, showing up sleepy to work, Garangao preparations and more, here are some telltale signs that Ramadan is here in Qatar!

Doha, Qatar: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, anticipation builds not only among Muslims but also tourists and residents of the traditional fi...

Here's your guide to experiencing the age-old tradition of Midfa Iftar - the momentous Ramadan cannon shooting to mark the breaking of the fast.

Doha: Iftar cannon (Midfaa Iftar) is an ancient tradition and is one of the main features of Ramadan. It evokes memories of the past among the older g...

Iftar cannon remains a thrill despite pandemic  18 Apr 2021 - 11:11 File photo by Qassim Rahmatullah / The Peninsula The Peninsula Doha: Iftar cannon (Midfaa Iftar) is one of the essential Qatari Ramadan features as it dates back to Qatar’s establishment. Traditionally, cannons were fired to announce the start and end of the fast long before the invention of loudspeakers and other digital gadgets. Though the cannons aren’t being used anymore, the authorities have kept them as part of the...