Doha, Qatar – The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has confirmed that mosques across the country are fully prepared to welcome worshippers for the holy month of Ramadan, with new mosque openings, large-scale maintenance works, and the provision of more than 1,000 dedicated prayer spaces for women.
The announcement was made during a media briefing held at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque, under the theme “Obedience and Forgiveness.” The event was attended by senior ministry officials and members of the press.
Strengthening Spiritual and Social Values
Opening the briefing, Ahmed bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, Director of Public Relations, highlighted the spiritual importance of Ramadan, describing it as a time for moral renewal and stronger community ties. He noted that the ministry’s preparations aim to ensure a welcoming and spiritually enriching environment throughout the month.
“Our focus is to support worshippers by offering well-organised programmes and meaningful initiatives that nurture faith and reinforce social cohesion,” he said.
New Mosques and Extensive Maintenance
Representing the Engineering Affairs Department, Mohammed bin Yousuf Al Ibrahim revealed that 12 new mosques have already been completed and handed over, with another 12 scheduled for delivery in the near future. He added that several mosques have undergone full renovation, while carpets were replaced in 18 others as part of routine upgrades.
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According to Al Ibrahim, all mosques have been technically prepared for Ramadan. Over 1,000 prayer spaces for women have been equipped with enhanced air-conditioning, upgraded audio systems, and improved privacy arrangements. Emergency maintenance teams will remain on standby throughout the month, and 25 mosques have been designated to host I‘tikaf during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Imams, Taraweeh, and Youth Participation
Mohammed bin Abdul Latif Al Mahmoud, Assistant Director of Mosque Affairs, confirmed that all religious and logistical arrangements have been finalised. Twelve prominent Qatari imams have been appointed to lead prayers at the State Grand Mosque, while 113 additional imams will serve mosques nationwide to ensure the smooth conduct of Taraweeh and Qiyam prayers.
He also announced that selected Qatari students from the “Bilal Al-Asr” competition will perform the call to prayer at nearby mosques, an initiative aimed at nurturing future imams and muezzins.
Expanded Iftar, Zakat, and Community Outreach
Jassim bin Hassan Bu Hazza, Director of Endowment Expenditure, said the “Iftar for Fasters” programme has been expanded this year and is expected to serve up to 360,000 fasting individuals across various locations. The “Eid Joy” initiative will also reach more than 4,000 children during Eid celebrations.
Meanwhile, Mallallah bin Abdulrahman Al Jaber, Director of Zakat Affairs, announced a comprehensive Ramadan campaign titled “Your Zakat is a Trust.” The initiative focuses on correcting misconceptions about zakat while making payment easier through 28 collection points, an online Zakat Calculator, and smart digital payment options.
Qur’anic, Educational, and Cultural Programmes
Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Thani from the Da’wah and Religious Guidance Department outlined a wide range of Qur’anic and educational activities. These include the “Tamkeen” initiative, which will organise Qur’an recitation circles in 50 mosques, correction sessions for Surah Al-Fatihah, and a dedicated recitation support hotline.
The Ramadan programme also features 100 lectures under the “Ramadan Breezes” series, intellectual seminars themed “And He Secured Them from Fear,” and a humanitarian outreach campaign titled “Healing and Mercy,” where Qatari preachers will visit hospital patients to provide spiritual care.
Officials further confirmed multilingual programmes targeting nearly 250,000 residents, three scholarly seminars introducing new Islamic publications, distribution of the latest edition of the Qatar Mushaf, and a daily Ramadan competition offering prizes worth QR15,000.
With these extensive preparations, the Awqaf Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a spiritually uplifting, well-organised, and inclusive Ramadan experience for all worshippers across Qatar.
