The Qatar Met department has issued a special weather forecast summary for the Eid al-Fitr holiday period.

The weather office said northwesterly fresh to strong winds are expected to affect the country from Friday night until Tuesday.

Scorching conditions are expected in Qatar on Sunday and Monday before another spell of strong winds and dust, which will reach its peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the weather forecast.

Strong winds and poor visibility due to dusty conditions are expected in some parts of the country on Friday, the Qatar Met department has said.