Sunset during Ramadan
Dubai is a place with well-established, famous and luxurious sights tendering a warm atmosphere. The city is also adapting to the western traditions and customs at a faster rate. But, Ramadan in Dubai changes the city of diverse lifestyles into an undistinguished blend of modern culture and religion. With no live music shows or concerts and closed down nightclubs, the city turns out to be vivacious in its Arabic tents, Jaimas and Majlis. The tents are festooned with Persian carpets and elegantly positioned cushions, placing a true reflection of the Arabian Culture. Delicious food and beverages are waiting inside the tents. People break their fast with the Iftar feast and enjoy smoking shisha and playing games.
The famous and the most important festival for the Muslims will be hosted from 21st August 2009 to 19th September 2009 in accordance with the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is the holiest month and it reminds the Muslims of the era of revelations arising from God. The festival begins with the onset of the crescent moon and continues for a period of 30 days. As per the Muslim tradition, all the Muslims in Dubai will be fasting for a month, withdrawing themselves from eating, drinking, sexual pleasures and sins, and will be having their meals before sunrise and after sunset. Also the cafes and coffee shops in Dubai will be swarming up their activities after evening. Fasting in Ramadan forms the fourth pillar of the five pillars of the Islamic faith and reminds the difficulties and dilemma of the sick, poor and needy.
This 30-day fast is ended with the Eid al-Fitr, a time to celebrate. The Muslims all over Dubai celebrate this day by getting together and feasting. Muslim Women adorn their hands with henna in beautiful patterns.
Ramadan is the busiest time for all the malls in Dubai. During this time, there are attractive discount offers lying on the way for the shopping lovers, travelers and others. Discount is offered on flight bookings, hotel reservations, on the rates of short stay apartments, in restaurants and retail stores. Also, there are special markets showcasing variety in gold, antiques, carpets, mobile phones, computers, watches and other accessories. All the Malls are open during the fasting hours but follow no food rule if their eating area is visible and the restaurants serve no food during day time or else slide the curtains. Non-Muslims show their gentleness by avoiding smoking, drinking and eating in the public areas, thus giving respect to the people who are fasting. Also, no alcohol is served during day time.
A time of tolerance, peace and sharing, the festival also unifies culture and religion. Donations given during this time directly goes to the charity and humanitarian projects of the UAE Red Crescent.
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