ramadan

Halfway through Ramadan

August 15, 2011

Half of August is done, how are you all doing? Here in Dubai (and the rest of the Islamic world), Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims is halfway over. I love Ramadan time in Dubai because companies give even ‘rest’ times for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Work starts 30 minutes late for me at [...]

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Ramadan 2011, my 5th in Dubai

August 1, 2011

Photo taken at a nearby mosque, the night before Ramadan. Today is the start of the holy month of Ramadan and we are still in Dubai. Actually, this is our 5th Ramadan! This year, Muslims will fast for the longest duration during this Ramadan, after 26 years with 14 hours and 50 minutes today. The [...]

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Skygazing dictates holiday start

September 9, 2010

Yesterday afternoon, the UAE Crescent Moon Committee declared, No moon was visible and Ramadan continues for a further day. In line with Islamic tradition, teams of men are sent out on the 29th day of Ramadan to try to catch a glimpse of the new crescent moon, which dictates the start of the feast of [...]

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Dubai Mall food court open during Ramadan

September 8, 2010

I had an impromptu trip to the Dubai Mall yesterday. Despite the fact that I LOVE this mall, probably the best mall in Dubai – there are two things that sometimes prevent me from going there: (1) I need to drive through a big, scary roundabout at Clock Tower, Deira and (2) when I am [...]

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No eating, drinking, smoking in public

August 19, 2010

As an expat in a Muslim country, I never take Ramadan lightly especially when eating, drinking and smoking in public during daytime can land you in jail. According to Federal law number 3 for the year 1987 and amended in year 2006 pertaining to crimes against religious sensitivities number 313 states anyone found eating, drinking [...]

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Free iftar meals during Ramadan

August 13, 2010

As the evening call for prayer reverberate in all of the land signalling the end of the full day fast for Muslims, Ramadan tents situated in various mosques all over the country come to life. Ramadan is indeed the month of giving because several charity organizations offer free Iftar food for everyone at the tents near the [...]

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Driving during Ramadan

August 12, 2010

Photo by: Andrea A_83 It’s the second day of Ramadan and I know better: I need to get out of the house early for work or else have a nervous breakdown while driving. The fasting season is known for putting additional strain on the roads all over the UAE. Most of the offices have almost the same [...]

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Ramadan 2010, my 4th in Dubai

August 11, 2010

Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam (the main religion here in United Arab Emirates) is an annual month of fasting starting today. This is my 4th Ramadan in Dubai so more or less, I already know what to expect: food courts closed until sunset, less chattering noise in the office and unfortunately, restless, reckless drivers [...]

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