Qatar's Independence Day marks the country's independence from Britain, which occurred on 03 September 1971. Before gaining independence, Qatar was a British protectorate, with the British overseeing its defense and foreign relations under a treaty established in 1916. However, the discovery of oil in the 1940s significantly boosted Qatar's economy, leading to increased aspirations for self-governance.
As decolonization movements gained momentum globally, Qatar sought greater autonomy. Negotiations with Britain led to the eventual termination of the treaty, and Qatar declared its independence on 03 September 1971. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, who was then the ruler of Qatar, played a pivotal role in securing the nation's sovereignty.
Qatar’s Independence Day was initially celebrated on 03rd September , but in 2007, the national holiday was moved to December 18th to coincide with the day in 1878 when Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder of the State of Qatar, succeeded his father as the leader of Qatar. This date is now celebrated as Qatar National Day.
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