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  2. Qatar - Wikipedia

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    Most citizens belong to the Salafi Muslim movement of Wahhabism, [272] [273] [274] and 5–15% of Muslims follow Shia Islam with other Islamic sects being very small in number. [275] In 2010, Qatar's population was 67.7% Muslim , 13.8% Christian , 13.8% Hindu , and 3.1% Buddhist ; other religions and religiously unaffiliated people accounted ...

  3. Islam in Qatar - Wikipedia

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    Salafi version of Islam is the state sponsored brand of Sunni Islam in the country, making Qatar one of the Salafi states in the Muslim world, along with Saudi Arabia. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The local population is mainly Muslim although there are many foreigners live in the country.

  4. History of Qatar - Wikipedia

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    Al Da'asa, a settlement located on the western coast of Qatar, is the most extensive Ubaid site in the country. It was excavated by the 1961 Danish team. [12] The site is theorized to have accommodated a small seasonal encampment, possibly a lodging for a hunting-fishing-gathering group who made recurrent visits. [13]

  5. List of Muslim states and dynasties - Wikipedia

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    Fulani or Fulbe Empire of Macina of Seku Amadu (1818–1862) Fulani or Fulbe Empire of El Hajj Oumar Tall, Toucouleur Empire (1848–1898) Fulani or Fulbe Empire of Bundu (state) of Malick Daouda Sy (1669–1954) Kanem Empire (700–1380) Bornu Empire (1380–1893) Wadai Empire (1501–1912) Ghana Empire (500–1200) Mali Empire (1230–1670 ...

  6. File : Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar (32673171432).jpg

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    Image title: Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar; Camera manufacturer: NIKON CORPORATION: Camera model: NIKON D5100: Exposure time: 1/30 sec (0.033333333333333) F-number: f/3.8: ISO speed rating: 1,800: Date and time of data generation: 18:02, 9 March 2012: Lens focal length: 21 mm: Label: Blau: Short title: Museum of Islamic Art in Doha ...

  7. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha - Wikipedia

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    The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA; Arabic: متحف الفن الإسلامي) is a museum on one end of the seven-kilometer-long (4.3 mi) Corniche in Doha, Qatar.As per the architect I. M. Pei's specifications, the museum is built on an island off an artificial projecting peninsula near the traditional dhow harbor.

  8. Archaeology of Qatar - Wikipedia

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    In 2009, the Qatar Museums Authority initiated the Qatar Islamic Archaeology and Heritage Project (QIAH) in tandem with the University of Copenhagen. The main focus of the project was the historic town of Zubarah and nearby settlements. [18] Zubarah was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. [19]

  9. Architecture of Qatar - Wikipedia

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    Qatar in the past two decades has pinpointed its place on the world map with prominent global landmarks including Education City which showcases architecture from numerous architects including Rem Koolhaas who designed the Qatar National Library during 2018 and the Qatar Foundation headquarters back in 2014. [31]