Dec 18, 2022
Qatar National Day 2022
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Today’s Doodle celebrates Qatar National Day. On this day in 1878, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani succeeded his father, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Thani, as the ruler of Qatar. Known as the country’s founder, Sheikh Jassim unified the tribes in the region to create the modern State of Qatar.
National Day is celebrated on December 18th to honor the unification of the country almost a century prior. On the public holiday, people in Qatar celebrate with a huge parade through the capital, Doha, as planes perform stunts above the procession. In the afternoon, there are dazzling fountain shows featuring colorful water jets that spray to the rhythm of music. And the sunset finale ends with a breathtaking fireworks display.
To celebrate their core values of solidarity, loyalty, and pride, people in Qatar decorate their cars and homes with patriotic symbols such as the maroon and white flag waving in the artwork of today’s Doodle.
Happy National Day, Qatar!
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