Watch: Massive Iftars, moments of solitude and delicious snacks mark the first day of Ramadan in Dubai – News

Massive iftars, moments of solitude and delicious snacks marked the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. On Monday, the United Arab Emirates became several of the countries in the world where Muslims fast from dawn to dusk as per the instructions of Islam to increase devotion and worship of God.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and usually lasts approximately 30 days, during which Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual relations from Fajr (morning prayers) to Maghrib (morning prayers). late).

Below are some places in Dubai during the first day of Ramadan, when the atmosphere had a sense of brotherhood, friendship and unity.

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1. At Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, people from all walks of life gathered to celebrate iftar. Workers spent several minutes placing boxes of food for the hundreds who come to the mosque every day for iftar.

2. Mass iftars are common throughout the UAE in mosques and special tents throughout the month of Ramadan. Restaurants, businessmen and volunteers rush to feed the guests who come to the different iftars.

3. Meanwhile, at several restaurants and cafes, snacks flew off their shelves as residents headed straight to try delicious treats. From sweets to fried delicacies, there were plenty of options for people to choose from.

4. For many, this was an opportunity to volunteer and help the community, regardless of their own faith and background. Some even brought their families to help distribute water and snacks to fasting residents.

5. Before the iftar, many devotees took a moment to reflect and pray. In Islam, it is believed that the prayer of a fasting person when he breaks the fast is never rejected.

6. As soon as the Maghrib prayers sounded through the mosque’s loudspeakers, the residents broke their fast with a sumptuous meal. For many, iftar is completed only with a delicious meal of biryani.

7. Afterwards, the devotees lined up side by side inside the mosques to pray the evening prayers in congregation. Ramadan is also a time of special prayers that take place late into the night.

8. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to dedicate their time to prayer, perform charitable acts, and purify the mind and body. Many increase their acts of worship such as reading the Quran and saying dhikr (remembrance of Allah).

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