Fanar - Qatar Islamic Cultural Center

Fanar - Qatar Islamic Cultural Center

Fanar - Qatar Islamic Cultural Center
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • AsViagens
    63 contributions
    One special place
    If you are looking for a place where you can learn about Muslims, that's the place. They are so kind and gentle and explain everything to you... and not to mention the coffee and the delicious tea they offered every time. Adam is the one who was our guide.... such a great guy! And if you mentioned you are from Brazil.... they will love it!
    Visited November 2022
    Written January 9, 2023
  • Lars D
    Johannesburg, South Africa139 contributions
    Great place to learn about Islam
    Curious about Islam? This is a great starting point for both new Muslims and those are just curious. A very warm welcome when you get there you are encouraged to watch a 3D headset mounted video about the birth of Islam. It brought tears to my eyes so beautifully done it was. After that a guide will take you through the basic tenants if Islam through a very informative question and answer tour. From there you are taken to the onsite mosque to witness and record If you wish the call to prayer. They will teach you how to pray should you wish to participate in the prayers. I tagged along with another group and took part in most of the tour. There is plenty of free literature to take home with you . Entrance is free. Best time to go is around the various prayer times to make the most of the experience. Well worth going to even If you already follow the Muslim faith as I do.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written May 8, 2023
  • Ellen M
    7 contributions
    Extremely valuable and informative experience!
    I can't thank Adam enough for helping coordinate and hosting such an informative visit to the Cultural Center for a group of 11 college students. He was understanding of the fact we were a bit late due to travel glitches, needing restroom breaks, and the fact most were completely worn out from jet lag and temperatures above 100. He shared so much valuable information and made for a memorable experience. The students got to experience prayer time (the women in abayas), tea in the majalis with a Qatari, learned about Islamic vs Muslim culture and even took a virtual reality trip to Mecca. This is a must (and totally FREE) activity for anyone living in or visiting Qatar!!
    Visited May 2023
    Written May 31, 2023
  • TravelingSoccerLoon
    Saint Paul, Minnesota3,188 contributions
    Stunning Architecture
    The amazing architecture of this building always caught my eye when visiting the Souq Waqif. The illumination after dark is especially beautiful. I wish I had a chance to go inside. It is a cultural center that helps visitors understand the religion of Islam. I had several friends who did go to the Cultural Center and had a good experience.
    Visited November 2022
    Written July 30, 2023
  • LolaGo1
    Washington DC, District of Columbia6,407 contributions
    I can see its Minaret from various areas of the city!
    For 2 days as I walked and then drove by with my hired driver, I could see its circular, high minaret. First time to see such a beautiful minaret! Located near the Souq Waqif, it is recommended to visit this attraction as well. Took many pictures here to commemorate my visit of this attraction.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written November 13, 2023
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Lars D
Johannesburg, South Africa139 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Curious about Islam? This is a great starting point for both new Muslims and those are just curious. A very warm welcome when you get there you are encouraged to watch a 3D headset mounted video about the birth of Islam. It brought tears to my eyes so beautifully done it was. After that a guide will take you through the basic tenants if Islam through a very informative question and answer tour. From there you are taken to the onsite mosque to witness and record If you wish the call to prayer. They will teach you how to pray should you wish to participate in the prayers. I tagged along with another group and took part in most of the tour. There is plenty of free literature to take home with you . Entrance is free. Best time to go is around the various prayer times to make the most of the experience. Well worth going to even If you already follow the Muslim faith as I do.
Written May 9, 2023
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN3,188 contributions
Nov 2022
The amazing architecture of this building always caught my eye when visiting the Souq Waqif. The illumination after dark is especially beautiful. I wish I had a chance to go inside. It is a cultural center that helps visitors understand the religion of Islam. I had several friends who did go to the Cultural Center and had a good experience.
Written July 31, 2023
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Kerry-Lee
Doha, Qatar86 contributions
Dec 2019
I was honestly expecting more after reading a bunch of reviews. There was no one around to help or direct us anywhere. Being non-muslim it would have been cool to learn more about the culture. Other then the large wall murals with info on them, I didn't learn too much. It felt a bit intimidating, perhaps because we didn't know where we could or couldn't go (From what I understand we are not allowed in the mosque area) Perhaps we just went on a bad day and will have better luck next time. I would like to give it another try seeing as there are some great reviews on here.
Written February 5, 2020
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Ellen M
7 contributions
May 2023
I can't thank Adam enough for helping coordinate and hosting such an informative visit to the Cultural Center for a group of 11 college students. He was understanding of the fact we were a bit late due to travel glitches, needing restroom breaks, and the fact most were completely worn out from jet lag and temperatures above 100. He shared so much valuable information and made for a memorable experience. The students got to experience prayer time (the women in abayas), tea in the majalis with a Qatari, learned about Islamic vs Muslim culture and even took a virtual reality trip to Mecca. This is a must (and totally FREE) activity for anyone living in or visiting Qatar!!
Written May 31, 2023
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Md Nahid Islam
Doha, Qatar15 contributions
Jan 2022
Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center is a cultural organization in Doha, the capital of Qatar. It is located close to Doha Corniche and is a prominent landmark in the city. The center's most distinguished feature is its mosque which has a unique minaret design.
Written November 4, 2022
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AsViagens
Montreal, Canadá63 contributions
Nov 2022
If you are looking for a place where you can learn about Muslims, that's the place. They are so kind and gentle and explain everything to you... and not to mention the coffee and the delicious tea they offered every time. Adam is the one who was our guide.... such a great guy! And if you mentioned you are from Brazil.... they will love it!
Written January 9, 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,407 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
For 2 days as I walked and then drove by with my hired driver, I could see its circular, high minaret. First time to see such a beautiful minaret!

Located near the Souq Waqif, it is recommended to visit this attraction as well. Took many pictures here to commemorate my visit of this attraction.
Written November 13, 2023
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Birgit N
20 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
If you are keen to dive into the Arabic language, try classes at Fanar, the cultural centre here in Doha! Classes are good and you need to study hard to keep up - if you are just going to 'pretend' to learn Arabic, don't bother, it is too hard!
Written April 17, 2016
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greekcypriot2009
Athens, Greece9,354 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Al-Fanar Islamic Cultural Center is one of the architectural landmarks in the city of Doha. It is beautiful outside and worth walking by but we never attempted to get inside. They offer Arabic lessons, cultural activities, and presentations about Islam, including a mosque tour in the case that a visitor is interested.
Written January 7, 2019
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Shaltoni
Doha, Qatar749 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
This place was not designed to be an attraction but because it in the heart of the city it looks so.
It a mosque that was built to look like an old building in Iraq calles samiraa.
Any way its main job in doha is to inform and educate non muslims about islam.
Books are printed in many languages and eady be distributed.
Regularly they hold gallaries of islamic art so it might be a fun.
Written July 10, 2014
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