Qatar Culture Presentation

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Qatar culture


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Definitions

Culture: the ideas, customs, and social behaviorof a particular people or society.

"Afro-Caribbean culture"

Qatar: officially the State of Qatar is a sovereign Arab emirate,located in Western Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsulaon the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian

Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to thesouth, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persiangulf. A strait in the Persian Gulf separates Qatar from thenearby island state of Bahrain.


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Map of Qatar


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QATARI'S MYTHOLOGY

This is the ancient pre-Islamic beliefs of the

Arab people.

The main god in the Arabian peninsula was

Hubal who is regarded as the most notable

and chief of the gods.


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Other gods

Manaf was a god related to women and

menstruation.

Wadd was a god of love and friendship. Snakes

were believed to be sacred to Wadd.

Amm was a moon god worshipped in ancient

Qataban. He was revered as in association withthe weather, especially lightning.( quataban was

the ancient south arabian kingdom)


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Ta'lab was a god worshipped in southernArabia, particularly in Sheba and also a moongod. His oracle was consulted for advice.

Dhu'l-Halasa was a god of south Arabia. Hewas venerated in the form of a white stone.

Al-Qaum was the god of war and the night,

and also guardian of caravans. Dushara was a god, his name meaning Lord

of mountains


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Etiquette and customs in Qatar

Dont offer alcoholic drinks to a Qatari, unlessyoure certain that he drinks alcohol. This can

cause great offence. Dont walk on a prayer mat or in front of any

person at prayer and try not to stare at peoplewho are praying.

Dont try to enter a mosque without first askingpermission. Its unlikely that you will be allowed

in.


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Monsters

A Nasnas is "half a human being; having half ahead, half a body, one arm, one leg, with which ithops with much agility". It was believed to be the

offspring of a demon called a Shiqq and a humanbeing.

Ghouls are desert-dwelling, shapeshiftingdemons that can assume the guise of animal,

especially hyenas. These creatures also prey onyoung children, rob graves, drink blood, and eatthe dead


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continuation

Dont beckon to people with a finger, as this isconsidered particularly impolite. Qataris mightuse such a gesture to summon a dog.

Avoid shouting and displays of aggression ordrunkenness at all times, as such behaviors arerarely tolerated.

During Ramadan, dont eat, drink or smokeanywhere where you can be seen by Muslims

during the hours of daylight and dont engage inany noisy behavior or embrace or kiss anyone inpublic.


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Gift giving Etiquette

If you are invited to a Qatari's house bring

something small as a thank you.

Flowers do not make good gifts from a man,

although a woman could give them to her

hostess.

Gifts are not opened when received.


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Dinning Etiquette

Qataris socialize primarily in restaurants andinternational hotels when entertaining

expatriates whom they do not know well.After some time you will be invited to thehome.

Entertainment will generally be same-sexonly. If both sexes are included, they will be inseparate rooms.


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If you are invited to a Qatars house

You would usually remove your shoes.

Dress conservatively.

Try to arrive at the invited time. Punctuality isappreciated but not crucial.

Show respect for the elders by greeting themfirst.

If you are invited for a meal, understand thatthere will be a great deal of socializing and smalltalk before the meal is served.


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Table manners

If the meal is on the floor, sit cross-legged or kneel on oneknee.

Eat only with the right hand as the left is consideredunclean.

Try a bit of everything that is served. Meals are generally served family-style.

Honoured guests are often offered the most prized piecessuch as a sheep's head so be prepared!

There is often more food than you can eat. Part of Qatari

hospitality and generosity is to shower guests withabundance.

There is little conversation during meals so that diners mayrelish the food.


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Dress Etiquette

Most Qataris wear long white thobes

Dress well if you want to make a goodimpression.

Business women should make certain that

their collarbones and knees are covered and

that their clothes are not form-fitting.


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Qatar traditional costumes


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Music instruments

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Marriage


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Wedding costumes


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Religion


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Beliefs


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Comparison to Rwandan culture


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Summary

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