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It's a television channel with a difference - no glitz, no glamour. It doesn't take long to notice that the advertisements are bereft of any hint of obscenity or vulgarity, and the only music you hear are the back-ground vocals. Welcome to Al Majd Channel 2 - the English-language channel whose focus is Islam.

Every week, we bring you the latest on the UAE's clubs, associations and groups. We choose one each time and profile it, highlighting its purpose and activities.

Volunteers of the Indian Muslim Association (IMAN) work long after their office hours these days. They labour to prepare Iftar for over 4,000 people every day during the month of Ramadan.

Putting it back together