Neil51

Can anyone advise on the rules about bringing Christian items into Qatar and possessing then in private? I am speaking about jewellery with a crucifix on and a bible. If they are kept in private accommodation and not exhibited in public is this allowed?
Thank you

abbey08

No problem mate bring them with you. They even have a christian church in Doha and have services on a Sunday etc. Don't go myself so don't know too much about it.

http://www.rosarychurchqatar.com/

Neil51

Thanks.
I asked, because I have looked at reports about this church, and what I have read says that it is permitted, only as long as it does not ring any bells or display any Christian symbols outwardly.
Therefore I wondered about whether there were laws relating to bringing such symbolic items into the country, or possessing them.
Can anyone elaborate on this specifically please?
Neil

co durham boy

You'll be fine mate , i bring pork chops and sausages in !

abbey08

A woman in my office who is indian has a little mini shrine to Padre Pio, she is in an office with Qatari's and not yet in jail.

Norm_uk

Cool...I'll get my 30ft Crusader cross shipped over then

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Paracletus

It must be a sign of how progressive the qatari's have become, and tolerant.

co durham boy

They're about as tolerant as a Waffen SS execution squad !

Norm_uk

To be honest compared to most western (and even many non-western) countries even the so called 'moderates' are actually incredibly intolerant folk.

Still if I get my 30foot cross in I'll delete this post...

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