Checkout !! What Ramadan 2012 Has Stored For You In Dubai ?

Written by Merina Fathima

The Holy month of Ramadan in 2012 is expected to commence on Friday, the 20^th of July and will continue until the 18^th of August. Ramadan is one of the greatest religious observances in Islam, and it honors the revelation of the Holy Quran-an ultimate guidance for the mankind.

It is the time of the year which Almighty has prescribed for physical purification of all believers through the act of fasting; by refraining from food and drink from dawn until sunset. But the utmost notion of fasting is the spiritual purification of the soul through salvation obtained by self control and averting all the forbidden acts. Ramadan allows the believer to get closer to God in the divine sense, by prolonged prayers during the Holy month, and continuous recitation of the Quran besides other virtuous acts of worship.

Being an Islamic nation, and with an enormous Muslim population, Ramadan in Dubai has become more like a cultural and traditional event with lots of importance placed to the Holy month with activities and events throughout. “Ramadan in Dubai” is a campaign that will take place this Ramadan and will celebrate the heritage and traditions; giving an insight into the values of the Holy month.  Several Government and social entities in Dubai have come together to organize this great concept.

Dubai World Trade Centre also organizes the Ramadan Majilis, wherein one can enjoy the traditional hospitality along with family and friends, followed by delicious Arabic and Oriental delicacies, for Iftar every evening from 8:30 pm until 3:00 am.  You can check this website (http://www.ramadanmajlis.com) for more information.

For Sports People:-

Interestingly, the athletes and sports people don’t have to take a break during Ramadan. They can keep their adrenaline level at peek by actively participating in various sporting activities like football, basketball rugby, fitness zone and many others in the Dubai Sports World.

For Shopaholics:-

If you love checking out rambling malls and fond of shopping, then this is for you. Here comes the Ramadan Night Market which will be held over 10 nights of Ramadan from Friday 10^th until the 19^th of August in Dubai World Trade Centre. This will provide a one-stop shop for all the residents and tourists to shop for all their festival needs.

Al Huda Sisters:-

All the ladies out there; Al Huda Sisters will organize daily Iftar wherein you could enjoy a refreshing and delicious Iftar;  reaping the benefits of this month by attending religious classes and lectures aimed at revving up the knowledge about virtues of the Quran and significance of this Holy month. All the events and services are free of charge and are open to all Muslim and non-Muslim sisters. For more details you could send a mail to alhuda.sisters@gmail.com

Be prepared to witness and be a part of many delightful and eye-popping events during the Holy month of Ramadan in Dubai.

‘’Wishing all of you a very Blessed Ramadan. May Ramadan this year be one to cherish through life”