Celebrating National Day in Qatar
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The holiday is annually celebrated on December 18. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
On December 18, 1878, Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani succeeded his father Mohammed bin Thani as ruler of the Qatari Peninsula. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani was the founder of modern Qatar. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
A parade of Qatari soldiers and military hardware along the capital city's corniche. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Thousands of people took part in the festivities. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Cultural shows, and arts and sports competitions were held across the country. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
The largest national flag will be unfurled as part of the celebrations. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Paratroopers putting on a show with daytime fireworks. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Military helicopters fly by Doha's skyline as part of the parade. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Qatar National Day is seen as a day of unity. [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
Qatar National Day 2015 [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]
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Celebrating National Day in Qatar
Thousands of residents gather along Doha's waterfront for colourful annual celebrations.