Ramadan is on the way!

By Ksenya  

Ramadan is a very special time for Muslims as they commemorate the revelation of their holy book – Quran.

One of the most prominent aspects of Ramadan is the fast, as Muslims practice strict fasting during the day (no eating, drinking or smoking;  some very traditional people will not swallow their own spit!). At the suramadannset, they break the fast with Iftar (a meal that usually starts with dates and water and continues with feast of various yummy dishes). While it is religious by its nature, Ramadan is also very important socially as families and friends gather to break the fast together and continue socialising till early hours of next day. Most of the people prepare home made meals, however restaurants also offer special Iftar buffets, which are also popular with Muslim and non-Muslims alike.

Needless to say, working normally while fasting is a  challenge, so by law, during Ramadan the working hours are shortened by 2 hours. The rule is sporadically enforced, and the most of the companies allow only their Muslim workers to leave early. In general, business is slower during Ramadan (similar to Christmas and the New Year period in the Western world).

Non-Muslims are not expected to fast, however the UAE law forbids ANY drinking, eating and smoking in public during daytime in the month of Ramadan. That effectively means that the cafes and restaurants are closed during day and open only after sun sets. However all the hotels will have at least one restaurant open thoughout the day to cater for non-Muslims. Also most of the smaller restaurants and fast food places are open for take-out or delivery during the day.  No alcohol is served during Ramadan (this includes hotels. bars, clubs etc).

This year the Ramadan is expected to start on Aug 22nd and will end around Sept 20th when a 3 day public holiday of Eid starts. Try to enjoy this special time with your Muslim friends!

Ramadan Kareem!

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