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Fasting And Feasting
by Fact ME
And, just like that, the Holy Month of Ramadan is upon us. In Qatar, this is a time not just for fasting and reflection but also when people from diverse backgrounds come together as one. In our cover story, residents of different nationalities and occupational backgrounds share their unique views of Ramadan in the city. We also take a look at the dos and don’ts of fasting and, conversely, we’ve put together a great list of some of the special Iftar and Ghabga offers across Qatar to help you choose the best place to break your fast or just get together with friends for a fabulous feast. Pre-Ramadan, there’s much to see and do with the return of the Qatar International Food Festival and a whole raft of happenings from Qatar Creates – I’m definitely looking forward to the chef masterclasses and workshops taking place at Lusail. Maybe I’ll see you there.
I’m slightly envious of the fab food my colleagues have been sampling this month but the one I’m really jealous of is lovely Luke, who got to spend the day at the hip, new hangout, Fuwairit Kite Beach. I doubt I have the fitness for flying across sand or waves attached to a kite these days but a girl can dream, right? Specially when you see the pics of this funky, fun, venue.
For our travel feature we were back in the Maldives, hard life eh? Make sure to check out the feature to see what we thought.
Elsewhere you’ll find our chat with artist Noor Abuissa and news from the worlds of fashion, beauty and entertainment.
I hope you enjoy this month’s mag and, on behalf of all at Team FACT , I wish you Ramadan Kareem.
FACT Magazine
Qatar Edition
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MARCH 2023
VOLUME 09, ISSUE 09
PUBLISHER
RAMI KHALIL
PUBLISHING DIRECTOR
CHIRINE HALABI
GROUP EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
LIZ O’REILLY
DIGITAL EDITOR
SARA WADDAH
SALES TEAM
ANUSH MKRTUMIAN
DANA BAIZAKOVA
ART DIRECTOR SYED MUHAMMED RAIHAN
G RAPHIC DESIGNER
SACHAN CHANDRAN
PHOTOGRAPHY
HADY SAMAHA
PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION
AJIT KUMAR
NEIL MAHMOOD
EDITORIAL & SALES ENQUIRIES chirine@fact-magazine.com
DISTRIBUTION
DAR AL-SHARQ
PRINTED BY AL ANAN PRINTING PRESS, OMAN
CONTRIBUTORS
AISLA WHYATT
AMAL SARHAN
GARETH WOODS
LAWSON MISQUITTA
LUKE BENNETT
MELISSA NAZARETH
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