| National Day | |
|---|---|
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| Observed by | Qatar |
| Significance | National commemoration of Qatar's unification in 1878 |
| Date | 18 December |
| Next time | 18 December 2024 |
| Frequency | Annually |
Qatar National Day (Arabic: اليوم الوطني لقطر, romanized: Al-Yawm al-Waṭani li-Qaṭar) is a national commemoration of Qatar's unification in 1878. It is celebrated annually on 18 December. The holiday was established by a 21 June 2007 decree of the then Crown Prince and Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.[1] It is also known as Founder's Day.[2]
- ^ "UNESCO Doha celebrates Qatar National Day with Qatar National Commission". UNESCO. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ "About Qatar National Day". qatarnationalday.qa. Retrieved 18 February 2015.