Photos: UAE prepares for the arrival of Ramadan

Month of fasting fosters discipline, compassion, and communal strength

Last updated: February 28, 2025 | 13:36

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Ramadan decorations at Dubai Festival City. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is regarded as the holiest month of the year as it was the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) on the night of Laylat Al Qadr, one of the last ten nights of Ramadan.

Photos by: Virendra Saklani, Ahmad Alotbi, Afra Alnofeli

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During Ramadan, malls, many co-operative stores and hypermarkets offer huge discounts.

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Ramadan decorations in Abu Dhabi.

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Every day during the holy month of Ramadan, a single shot is fired at the time of iftar and two shots are fired to mark the start of the holy month and the commencement of Eid.

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Ramadan decorations at Carrefour , Mall of the Emirates.

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Ramadan decorations in Abu Dhabi.

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Ramadan shopping at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi.

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Decorations at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai.

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The International Charity Organisation has begun distributing 5,000 food parcels across the UAE as part of its 2025 Ramadan campaign to support low-income families.

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The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah prepared to enter the holy month of Ramadan by decorating the streets and squares of the emirate.

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Rush at a supermarket in Abu Dhabi.

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