His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has exchanged cables of greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr with leaders of the Arab and Muslim countries.
The Amir also received cables of congratulations on this occasion from a number of leaders of friendly countries.
His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani exchanged cables of greetings with vice-presidents and crown princes of the Arab and Islamic countries, on advent of the blessed Eid al-Fitr.
The Amir has received a cable of greetings on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Fitr from HE the Advisory Council Speaker Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al-Mahmoud.
HE al-Mahmoud expressed in his name and on behalf of the Advisory Council members heartfelt greetings and blessings on the advent of Eid, renewing the pledge of allegiance and loyalty to His Highness the Amir reaffirming determination to serve the nation and the loyal citizens.
He asked the Almighty Allah for the best of health and happiness to the Amir, and further progress, welfare and prosperity to the loyal people of Qatar under the wise leadership of the Amir.
His Highness the Amir sent a reply cable to the speaker in which he thanked him and the council members for the greetings and good wishes, asking the Almighty Allah for the happy return of such an occasion to all of them.
The Amir wished the Advisory Council speaker and the council members the best of health, happiness and more welfare, and dear homeland further progress, and prosperity.
The Moon Sighting Committee has extended greetings on the occasion of advent of the blessed Eid al-Fitr to His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, His Highness the Deputy Amir , as well as the honourable government, the people of Qatar and all Muslims.
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Amir receives phone call from Indian PM
His Highness the Amir received a phone call on Monday evening from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he expressed his congratulations to the Amir and the Qatari people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
The two sides also reviewed the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries and ways of developing and strengthening them, and discussed a number of regional and international issues of common concern.
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Amir's receptions during Eid al-Fitr
The Amiri Diwan on Monday announced that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will receive well-wishers on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Fitr at Al Wajba Palace on the first day of the Eid, according to the following order:
Immediately after the Eid prayer until 6.15 am, the Amir will receive their excellencies Sheikhs, ministers, the Speaker of the Shura Council, ministries' undersecretaries, members of the Advisory Council and citizens.
From 6.15 am to 6.30 am, the Amir will receive heads of diplomatic missions.
From 6.30 am to 6.45, the Amir will receive the officers of Armed Forces and Ministry of Interior as well as directors of departments and national institutions.
His Highness the Amir will also receive immediately after the Asr prayer to 4.15 pm Sheikhs and citizens.
