In Focus | Ramadan
Throughout the month, people from different backgrounds will share what Ramadan in the UAE means to them. Follow their experiences here.
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Published 14:00 September 8, 2010
Farewell Ramadan
The last few days have been exhausting but deeply satisfying, but I can’t help but feel a sense of loss already.
Ramadan whisked by almost as quickly as it arrived and yes, I’m filled with obvious anticipation and excitement for Eid Al Fitr, but in the end it is bittersweet. Read more...Posted by Samreen Hayat, Multimedia Editor
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Published 12:34 September 7, 2010
Joker Rules
Ramadan is a month of prayer and getting closer to one’s faith, but it is also known as a month-long feast from sunset to sunrise.
These days it’s common to go to someone’s Majlis or tent and find a FIFA or ProEv tournament taking place. But there is a much older game that’s played at almost every Majlis.
It’s been a tradition since my grandfather’s days for men to gather at our Majlis and play cards till the Suhoor (the last meal before you begin the next day’s fast) is served. Read more...Posted by Mohammed Al Khan, Staff Reporter
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Published 13:34 September 6, 2010
Waiting for Eid
Grade six student on the end of Ramadan and the anticipation of Eid
This has been the best Ramadan ever! I am old enough to fast every day and I was able to keep almost all of them, except on a couple of days when I was not well. And now I am waiting for Eid! Read more...Posted by Rayaan Nayeem
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Published 12:09 September 3, 2010
Coming together
Ramadan serves one of its purposes – bringing people together Read more...
Posted by By Mohammad Jihad
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Published 16:22 September 2, 2010
Post-Ramadan blues
A few more days to go and another month of Ramadan would have passed, and I am already missing it. Read more...
Posted by Mahmood Saberi, Senior Reporter
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Published 16:32 September 1, 2010
The final leg
The last ten days of Ramadan are upon us and this means more focus on prayer, reflection and good deeds. Read more...
Posted by Samreen Hayat, Multimedia Editor
