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Location : Bur Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Understanding ( SMCCU ) is one of the key places for expatriates and visitors to receive authentic information on the cultural practices and traditions of the UAE . During the month of Ramadan , the Centre usually hosts a number of programmes designed to educate and inform about the holy month . Iftar packages are also on offer .
Ramadan Exemptions
Location : Throughout the UAE
Muslims are encouraged to fast daily during Ramadan ; however , there are a few exceptions . Persons who are exempted from fasting include children under the age of 12 , the elderly , the insane , travellers ( long distances ), pregnant or nursing women , women who are menstruating and the sick . In the case of temporary conditions , they are expected to make up the days by fasting at a later date .
Eid al-Fitr & Zakat al-Fitr
Location : Throughout the UAE
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan . Many Muslims attend communal prayers and listen to a khutba ( sermon ) during Eid al-Fitr . It is a time to celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy . During the last few days of Ramadan , each Muslim offers Zakat Al Fitr , which equals 15 AED per fasting person . This is a token of thankfulness . Its purpose is to purify those who fast from any indecent act or speech and to help the poor and needy .
Sources : http :// www . dubaifaqs . com / ramadan-in-dubai . php Eid al-Fitr : http :// islam . about . com / od / ramadan / f / eid _ fitr . htm SMCCU : http :// www . cultures . ae / SZGM : http :// www . szgmc . ae / en / & Audio Tour
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After The Bell May - Jun 2016