Muslims break their fast with Iftar, the Ramadan evening meal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
The religious month of Ramadan is marked by fasting and prayer and holds great importance for Islam followers. During this month Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, sex and other vices from sunrise to sunset to achieve higher levels of patience, spirituality and humility. (more…)
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Two Emirati Muslim men congratulate each other during the Eid al-Fitr prayers at the end of the holy month of Ramadan (AP / Kamran Jebreili)
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.
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Tourists at The Dubai Mall
Dubai is predominantly a Muslim society but yet doesn’t impose any stringent rules or regulations on its visitors with reference to personal lifestyle. Amongst all the Emirates in UAE, the laws in Dubai are the most flexible allowing complete freedom to a tourist / business expat in its city.
But as a guest in a foreign country, it becomes our duty that we govern our social behavior or act according to the customs prevailing in the said country. Compared to other Arabic/Muslim countries, women have the freedom to wear, say and roam according to their wishes. But certain limitations are to be self-imposed in the dressing style. At one point of time exposing skin was banned in public places like shopping malls or beaches. But with booming tourism, rules have been relaxed and women tourists can now enjoy wearing “western” clothing as long as it’s not offensive. Bathing suits are okay at hotel pools and private beaches, but if possible refrain to one piece suits.
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