Qatar Postpones National Day in Solidarity with Gaza
- Publish date: Wednesday، 22 November 2023
Qatar delays National Day celebrations to show support for Gaza amidst Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Qatar has decided to postpone its upcoming National Day celebrations in a show of solidarity with Gaza, which has been in the conflict between Israel and Hamas since October 7. The announcement was made through a video shared on X (Previously Twitter) by Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Khaled Al-Attiyah.
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Postponement Decree in Support of Gaza
Al-Attiyah conveyed that a directive issued by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, mandated the postponement of this year's National Day celebrations, particularly in honor of the Armed Forces. This decision was driven by the grave situation in Gaza, characterized by what he described as "genocide and crimes against humanity."
— وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) November 20, 2023
Significance of Qatar's National Day
Qatar's National Day, typically celebrated on December 18, commemorates Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the nation's founder renowned for unifying and modernizing the state.
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Traditional Events on National Day
The Qatari Army customarily hosts the "National March" during National Day, featuring a military parade attended by the Emir and other state dignitaries.
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