Photos: First day of Ramadan 2023 in the UAE

Residents mark first day of Ramadan 2023 in UAE

Published: March 23, 2023 19:19 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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Thursday, March 23, marked the first day of Ramadan for Muslims around the globe. The holy month marks a time for prayer, self-sacrifice, introspection, empathy, and family for believers. Above, people enjoy their Iftar meals at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Dubai police personnel firing the cannon to announce the Iftar time on the first day of Ramadan at Burj park in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Shahad AlFarhan and Karima AlKaisi break their fast together during Iftar at their house in Dubai. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Residents offering prayers at Al Noor mosque in Sharjah. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Visitors gather to watch as Dubai police personnel prepare to fire the cannon to announce Iftar time on the first day of Holy month of Ramadan at Burj park in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Residents offering prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Image Credit:

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A vendor sells traditional sweets in Dubai. Image Credit: AFP

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Residents shop at an hypermarket in Dubai. Image Credit: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News

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Residents buying snacks for Iftar in Satwa. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Residents shop for Iftar at Lulu Hyper Market in Al Qusais, Dubai. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Iftar meals at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Image Credit:

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Ramadan in the UAE is a time when residents and visitors have the opportunity to experience various events, shopping promotions and prizes, as well as major discounts at shopping malls like the Mall of the Emirates, seen here decorated for the occasion. Image Credit: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News

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Abu Dhabi streets have been bedecked with 5,147 ornaments and lights to celebrate Ramadan. Image Credit: WAM

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