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Natural history of the UAE,
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HISTORY & TRADITIONS - RAMADAN
 Rulers offer Eid Al Fitr prayers in UAE
Posted on 30/08/2011
Their Highness the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates and Crown Princes today offered Eid Al Fitr prayers across the UAE and received well-wishers.
In Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received well-wishers, who came to greet him on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr at Zaabel Palace.
He received Eid greetings from senior government and police officials, dignitaries, citizens and residents.
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 Cultural extravaganza to welcome Eid in Dubai
Posted on 18/08/2011
Live performances and other attractions by international artistes will give Dubai residents and tourists the opportunity to enjoy a widest selection of cultural activities during the fourth edition of Eid in Dubai
programme.
Laila Suhail, Chief Executive of Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), said during a media conference on Tuesday that Eid in Dubai is the finale of all the DEPE Ramadan events.
She said that there are so many challenges next season but one of them is
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 du's social media initiatives during Ramadan create a buzz
Posted on 16/08/2011
Offering spiritual inspiration throughout the month of Ramadan, du's online social media initiatives have drawn great interest from not only within the UAE, but further afield, too, as customers seek insight into the true values of the Holy Month through one of Islam's most popular Sheikhs, and participate in du's Qur'an recitation competition.
The UAE telecommunications company's online campaigns are innovative, bringing the spirit of Ramadan to the web-savvy generation. There are two
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 24-day Ramadan and Eid fair begins at Sharjah Expo
Posted on 14/08/2011
Curtains went up on the 24-day long shopping and entertainment extravaganza - the Ramadan '&' Eid Fair - at Expo Centre Sharjah yesterday.
The silver jubilee edition of the multi-products consumer show was opened by Mr. Saeed Obaid Al Jarwan, Second Vice-Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce '&' Industry (SCCI). The show will continue until September 3, 2011.
Present at the opening ceremony were Mr. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, Director-General of Expo Centre Sharjah, government officials and
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 Sparkling lights bring spirit of Ramadan to Abu Dhabi Corniche
Posted on 03/08/2011
As the sun sets down slowly across the capital's waterfront, thousands of blue and white lights begin to illuminate the lanes at the Corniche area. Shapes representing stars, crescent moon and traditional lanterns, these attractive bulbs bring forth the spirit of Ramadan.
The sparkling lights, which are based on an initiative by Khalid Allaq Al Hammadi, have become an expected part of the month in the capital.
"I wanted to celebrate the coming of Ramadan, and spread the cheer of this sacred
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 Holy Month of Ramadan begins tomorrow in UAE
Posted on 31/07/2011
The Moon Sighting Committee has announced that Sunday will be the 30th of Sha'aban.
Dr Hadef bin Jua'an Al Daheri, Minister of Justice, said in a statement after the committee's meeting Saturday night that Monday will be the first day of Ramadan.
On this occasion, Al Daheri and the committee congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Their
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 Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee set up
Posted on 28/07/2011
A committee to sight the crescent moon that marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in the UAE for the current Hijri year 1432 was set up Wednesday by a ministerial decree by Justice Minister Dr Hadif Jua'an Al Dhaheri.
Membership of the newly-set up moon-sighting committee which is chaired by the minister himself, includes senior Awqaf (endowments) officials, judiciary officials, religious counsellors and members of the astronomical society.
According to the decree, the committee
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 160 tonnes of dates shipped to friendly countries
Posted on 25/07/2011
The Khalifa bin Zayed Humanitarian Foundation (KZHF) has launched the dates distribution project to sisterly and friendly countries before the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The foundation has shipped almost 160 tonnes of dates to 11 countries to be distributed to the beneficiaries during Ramadan in collaboration with the UAE embassies in those countries.
The countries are Egypt (15 tonnes), Lebanon (10 tonnes), Pakistan (20 tonnes), Bangladesh (15 tonnes), in addition to 40 tonnes to
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 Food items to cost 25% less during Ramadan
Posted on 14/06/2011
The Ministry of Economy has said that the prices of essential commodities including vegetable will be reduced up to 25 per cent during the Holy month of Ramadan.
Dr Hashim Al Nuwaimi, Director, Consumer Protection Department, MoE, was quoted as saying by 'Khaleej Times' that "meetings have begun with distributors, suppliers and major hypermarket owners to discuss modalities for bringing down the prices of foodstuff, fruits and vegetables during the holy month of Ramadan as well as throughout
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 200 thousand individual benefited from KZHF program in Palestine
Posted on 14/09/2010
The Khalifa bin Zayed Humanitarian Foundation (KZHF) in cooperation with UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) helped around 200 thousand people during the Holy month of Ramadan in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The KZHF distributed food supplies for more than 13 thousand family living in 19 Palestinian refugee camps, in addition to 400 children in an orphanage in Bethlehem. UN and other Palestinian officials appreciated the achievements by KZHF that benefited a large
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 MBRMHCE spent Dh9.7million for charity projects in UAE during Ramadan
Posted on 14/09/2010
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment (MBRMHCE) implemented a number of charitable projects during the holy month of Ramadan at a total cost of more than Dh9.7 million. Thousands of citizens and residents in the country benefited from these humanitarian assistance, which targeted people with limited income. Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Establishment Chancellor Ibrahim Boumelha said that the charity initiative which reflected the general
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![]() More than 3 million people benefit from Iftar programme of MBRMHCE
Posted on 08/09/2010
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment (MBRMHCE) implemented Iftar feeding programmes in seven countries this year including Palestine, Iraq, Mauritania, Indonesia , Tajikistan, Haiti and India.
The Establishment set up cooperation agreements with the charity societies in those countries for effective implementation of the humanitarian initiative, from which over three million needy persons benefited.
Every year, MBRMHCE implements the Iftar feeding programme
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 RCA distributes Zakat al-Fitr to 8474 families
Posted on 07/09/2010
The Red Crescent Authority (RCA) has started distributing Zakat al-Fitr, a charity given to the poor at the end of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan, to tens of thousands of families and the most vulnerable and underprivileged people in the in the country and overseas to help them celebrate Eid Al-Fitr in style. Around Dh7 million will be given out to 8474 eligible families (Dh4 million) in Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain, Western Region, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain and Fujairah as well as
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 Mohammed bin Zayed receives scholars
Posted on 31/08/2010
General H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces received yesterday Islamic scholars from various countries, who are in the UAE during the holy month of Ramadan at President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's invitation.
Present were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the Western Region and Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister '&'
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 Diplomatic corps is part of UAE multi-cultural, religious fabric: VP
Posted on 28/08/2010
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum considered the diplomatic corps as an integral component of the UAE community of diverse cultures, religions and ethnics
Sheikh Mohammed made his remarks during an Iftar banquet he hosted in honour of heads of Arab, Islamic and foreign diplomatic corps accredited to the UAE at his Zabeel Palace on the occasion of the fasting month Ramadan
Present were H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin
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