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Dubai United Arab Emirates
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| The Holy Month of Ramadan | |||||
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The word Ramadan means “scorcher” in Arabic. Ramadan, ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, the holy month of fasting for adult Muslims. According to the Qur'an (Koran), the sacred scripture of Islam, God requires the fast of Ramadan so that believers “may cultivate piety.” The month of Ramadan is particularly sacred to Muslims because the Qur’an was first revealed to Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, during this month. Fasting during Ramadan is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam, the essential religious duties of all adult Muslims. These pillars are described in the Qur'an. Fasting, according to the Qur'an, begins each morning when “the white thread can be distinguished from the black thread of dawn.” It continues until sunset. The time when they fast break is called Iftar. Dubai is a place where we have People adapting Western Culture and also the most Modernized place, still the people value their Religion. On one hand Dubai entertains people with Concerts & Shows, on the other hand they also have Promotions for The Holy Month of Ramadan to focus on Charity. Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry organises a popular annual Ramadan promotion "Dubai: The City that Cares 2002 (DCC). The popular annul Ramadan promotion "Dubai: The City that Cares 2002 (DCC)", is organized by The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). This promotion will high light this year the importance of charitable initiatives around the world. Organisers have increased its budget by Dh2 million to Dh12 million. Total value of sponsorship is over Dh4 million, including Dh1 million to be donated in cash to charity and Dh3 million in prizes through raffle draws. The event has also roped in the UAE Red Crescent Society and Unicef for the first time in its five-year history. This will increase the amount of charity to be donated among children of some of the world's troubled regions. For Details contact: Dubai Chamber of Commerce. |
We kept our promise to these folks and they rewarded us with not only their business, but their letters of thanks!!!
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