RAMADAN 2016 – THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
IT’S RAMADAN 2016. IT IS A TIME OF FASTING, HEIGHTENED SPIRITUALITY, FELLOWSHIP, CHARITY AND
SHARING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. IT IS ALSO A TIME IN WHICH NON-MUSLIMS, HERE IN THE UAE
ARE EXPECTED TO EXERCISE MINDFULNESS AND RESPECT FOR THE HOLY MONTH.
BE SURE TO
CHECK OUT
KEY TIPS TO
REMEMBER
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Bur Dubai
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, Sharjah
Maktoum Championships, Fujairah
Iftar – Restaurants, hotels, mosques and private homes across the UAE.
Say yes to an invite and join your Muslim friends inside their home.
COMMON WORDS/PHRASES ASSOCIATED WITH RAMADAN
RAMADAN
KAREEM
Ramadan greetings. Kareem is the equivalent to
"generous".
EID
MUBARAK
Congratulations at the start of Eid.
IFTAR
The evening meal after sunset to break the daily fast
during Ramadan.
EID
AL FITR
A festival at the end of Ramadan to celebrate the
completion of the month of fasting.
ZAKAT
AL FITR
Giving alms as a sign of charity and thanksgiving. It
is especially important for Muslims to give Zakat
during Ramadan.
QURAN/
KORAN
The holy book for Islam, which was first revealed
during Lailat Al Qadr. Muslims recite the entire Quran
during Ramadan.
One of the last nights of Ramadan. It marks the
LAILAT AL QADR
anniversary of when the Angel Gabriel revealed the
(NIGHT OF POWER)
first verses of the Quran to the Prophet Mohammed.
WEBSITES FOR EVENTS DURING RAMADAN
1. Abu Dhabi - https://abudhabievents.ae/en/Pages/default.aspx
2. Dubai - http://www.visitdubai.com/en/&http://www.dubaicalendar.ae/en
3. Sharjah - http://sharjahmydestination.ae/en-us/Explore-Sharjah/Sharjah-Events
4. Fujairah - http://www.fujairahtourism.ae/index.php?action=Events
5. Ajman - http://www.ajmantourism.ae/en/Events/Pages/atdd/Events.aspx
6. Ras Al Khaimah - http://www.rasalkhaimahtourism.com/events.aspx
7. All Emirates - http://emiratescalendar.com/
1. THE LAW & BUSINESSES
Companies are required by law to
reduce the work time by two hours
per day for ALL employees and or
those who are fasting.
2. ALCOHOL
Any alcohol related offence might be
treated much more severely during
the holy month of Ramadan.
3. DRESS CODE
Dress modestly. Both men and
women should cover their shoulders
and ensure that the length of their
clothing is at about the knee line.
4. COURTESY
Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew
gum in public or in the presence of
those who are fasting. Be discreet
with your eating and drinking.
5. TRAFFIC & TIMELINES
Opening hours (business) and bus
routes change during Ramadan.
Avoid going out during the hours
leading up to Iftar. Check RTA
website for time and route changes
before going out.
6. NIGHTLIFE
Bars in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al
Khaimah may be opened in the
evenings. However, patrons may be
asked what religion they are and
subsequently refused entry if they are
Muslim. There are no bars in Sharjah.