On the occasion of 18 December, the National Day of the State of Qatar, and in commemoration of the historic day of 1878, when Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammad Bin Thani led his nation to lay the foundation of modern Qatar, we extend our warmest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamd Al Thani, the Deputy Emir. We hope for more returns of this memorable occasion and wish that our beloved country always enjoys security, welfare and prosperity under the wise guidance of its leadership.
This year Qatar celebrates National Day under the slogan
"We praise you, the Lord of the Throne,
We accept your judgment in all actions."
The slogan is a quote inspired by a verse from a poem by Qatar's founder Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Bin Thani, explaining the established faith foundations on which the country was founded.