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Amazon announces massive Ramadan sale from February 27
Amazon Prime members will have access to deals 24 hours early, along with free domestic and international delivery on eligible items
Holy Month
Ramadan 2024 to begin on March 11 in most Islamic countries
Islamic countries usually rely on verified moon sightings to determine the start of the Holy month of Ramadan
Dubai
Ramadan 2023: 10 dishes you can eat under AED10 for Iftar
Many across the world are away from their family and loved ones during, however, the UAE is home to many food outlets that offer its customers a taste of home, as well as a hearty meal
Fasting
Oman announces reduced work hours for Ramadan 2023
Timings have reduced to six hours per day for private sector employees in Oman during Ramadan
Dubai
Dubai Ramadan 2023: Residents must have permission to distribute iftar meals
Permission to distribute iftar meals can be obtained from Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) website
Dubai
Dubai Ramadan 2023: Sheikh Hamdan announces compulsory remote work for public sector
The decision was made by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council
Dubai
Global Village announces Ramadan timings 2023
Updated timings have been announced including an array of activities and performances
Abu Dhabi
UAE announces mandatory remote work hours during Ramadan for public sector
The government also said 30 percent attendance is required on Fridays
Abu Dhabi
UAE Ramadan 2023 working hours revealed for public, private sectors
Ramadan in UAE is expected to begin on March 23
Dubai
Ramadan in UAE: Rules for non-Muslim residents, work timings, Eid holidays
As Ramadan is set to begin in March, non-Muslim residents and tourists must follow these rules and etiquettes in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
UAE Ramadan: Travel rates surge during holy month
An increase in travel rate was mainly observed among affluent males
Dubai
Ramadan in UAE: Holy month in 2023 to begin on March 23
During Ramadan, people would be fasting up to 14 hours per day
Eid
Ramadan 2023 dates revealed
During the Holy month, the Islamic community across the world abstain from eating and drinking among other prohibitions, from dawn until sunset
Abu Dhabi
UAE Ministry reveals reduced Ramadan working hours for private sector employees
All private sector entities operating in the country are required to comply with the UAE Ministry’s provisions to reduce two working hours each day during Ramadan
coronavirus lockdown
Video: Many Muslims around the world begin Ramadan under lockdown
In many countries Muslims are under lockdown and many communal rituals that are so integral to the holy month of fasting can’t be performed.
coronavirus
Video: How will coronavirus impact Hajj?
Saudi Arabia took quick action to curb the coronavirus outbreak in mid-March, but now its health minister warns that the number of infected could soon rise to 200,000. So will the annual Hajj pilgrimage still go ahead in late July?