Ramadan is upon us !
Most of the expats flee Dubai during the summer months and miss Ramadan but I am looking forward to being here, experiencing this special time of the year for Muslims.
All the preparations have been made, the city of Dubai is all a glow, lit up and decorated. Light, lights and more lights, in Dubai lights are hung in abundance for special events and major holidays. The white, shining lights are everywhere - just like Christmas in the states.
This is a big event and the city is all a buzz, alive.
Government edict's have been broadcast and announced.
The prayer timings have been precisely noted and advertised.
The sales in the malls and stores are unbelievable.
The Iftar buffets are ready to begin. At sun down, for 30 days, lavish buffets are available around the city at most of the eating establishments. The picture below show the lavish Madinat Jumeriah right before sunset.
Employees are cheering - the work hours will be decreased by two hours every day for one month. Who would not like that, 40 hours off early for one month!
Ramadan is a time when Muslims spend time praying and fasting for 30 days from dawn to dusk, making resolutions and changes that will improve their lives and the lives of others around them.
I can't wait to live and be part of Ramadan. More to be written and shared later...this is so exciting!
Most of the expats flee Dubai during the summer months and miss Ramadan but I am looking forward to being here, experiencing this special time of the year for Muslims.
All the preparations have been made, the city of Dubai is all a glow, lit up and decorated. Light, lights and more lights, in Dubai lights are hung in abundance for special events and major holidays. The white, shining lights are everywhere - just like Christmas in the states.
This is a big event and the city is all a buzz, alive.
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| Emriates Mall decorated for Ramadan |
The prayer timings have been precisely noted and advertised.
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| Prayer timings for Ramadan posted in the Gulf News |
The Iftar buffets are ready to begin. At sun down, for 30 days, lavish buffets are available around the city at most of the eating establishments. The picture below show the lavish Madinat Jumeriah right before sunset.
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| People enjoying an iftar buffet |
Ramadan is a time when Muslims spend time praying and fasting for 30 days from dawn to dusk, making resolutions and changes that will improve their lives and the lives of others around them.
I can't wait to live and be part of Ramadan. More to be written and shared later...this is so exciting!
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