Do You Know The Ramadan Rules? You Speak

Mathew Philip, Indian

I am Christian and I believe that people should respect and care for others while living in peace. I think the Ramadan rules are great, the government enforced good changes to accommodate everyone during the month.

Omar Mohammad, Syrian

Ramadan is a great month for all Muslims. The rules set are fair. In my five years here I have not seen people disrespecting the rules and sensitivities which gives me a lot of respect for the expat community here.

Ingi Ali, Syrian

This is my first Ramadan in the UAE and I don't know the legal consequences of violating the rules, but I believe that it should just be common sense.

Cindy Clavaton, Filipino

All I know is that we are not allowed to eat outside, further to that the office hours are shorter. I do not know about the legal consequences and penalties but I do know that I should not violate the cultural and ethical sensitivities of the fasters during the month.

Mohammad Al Mansouri, Moroccan

My reaction to violators initially is to advise them to refrain. Dubai has a lot of tourists and a lot of them may not know the basic rules during this period. If I saw someone insisting on that behaviour I would inform the police who know how to handle the matter.

Mumtaz Hussain, Pakistani

Arrangements in Ramadan are very good in the UAE. I feel that everybody respects the fasting period and I haven't faced any violators during fasting hours. But if I do it's my duty to respectfully inform them not to break the rules.

Ayman Hussain, Syrian

The first thing I realise is that during Ramadan the traffic is great, so are the business hours, but my only concern is the smoking. As far as I know the rules are very stringent in Sharjah but Dubai is a little more relaxed.