Qatar Sets Up 43 ‘Eidiya ATMs’ Ahead of Eid

The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the launch of 43 special “Eidiya ATMs” across nine __cpLocations in the country to facilitate the traditional practice of giving cash gifts during Eid.

The machines, which are available from Tuesday (March 10), dispense fresh banknotes in denominations of QR5, QR10, QR50, QR100 and QR200.

The Eidiya ATMs have been installed at several major shopping and commercial __cpLocations. These include Place Vendome (8 ATMs), Doha Festival City (7), Mall of Qatar (4), Al Wakrah Old Souq (4), Al Hazm Mall (4), West Walk (4), Al Khor Mall (4), Al Meera in Muaither (4) and Al Meera in Al Thumama (4).According to QCB, the initiative is designed to make it easier for residents to obtain small-denomination banknotes traditionally used for Eidiya, the cash gifts given to children and family members during Eid celebrations.

The central bank said the service also aims to preserve Qatari cultural traditions by reviving the practice of distributing Eidi in the form of newly issued currency notes during festive occasions.

The ATMs are typically introduced ahead of Eid holidays, when demand for fresh banknotes rises as families prepare to exchange gifts during Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha.