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Dubai World Cup
31 March 2012 1:35 PM | No CommentsThe Dubai World Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1996 and from 2010 at the Meydan Racecourse in the city of Dubai. The race is operated through the Emirates Horse Racing Authority (EHRA) whose Chairman is Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...
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Ramadan Archive
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Ramadan Canon
Posted on August 14, 2010 | 1 CommentOne of the traditions established in a number of Arab and Islamic countries is the “Ramadan Canon”, which determines the time of breaking the fast in Ramadan after a full day of fasting and worshiping Allah. We all grew up with the memory of the... -
Don’t Eat, drink & smoke in daylight
Posted on August 11, 2010 | No CommentsColonel Mohammad Nasser Al Razooqi, Deputy Director of the Criminal Investigations Department of Police Stations Affairs, said that violating the virtues of the fasting month is offending to Muslims and is a criminal act punishable by the law. Dubai Police urged the public to respect... -
Ramadan Terms
Posted on August 11, 2010 | 6 CommentsThe following is the glossary of terms used in Ramadan, which begins on Wednesday 11 August 2010. Get a little deep into the world of Ramadan and Islamic terms. Start reading so all of those confusing terms you hear or read during Ramadan will soon... -
Ramadan
Posted on August 10, 2010 | 1 CommentRamadan occurs on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and it is the month when the first verses of the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). During this month, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual activities from dawn till ‘magharib’(sunset). The Arabic... -
Ramadan Kareem
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsMay the light that we celebrate at Ramadan show us the way and lead us together on the path of peace and social harmony Emiratweet wishes you a Ramadan Mubarak -
Arabic & Ramadan Etiquette Course
Posted on August 9, 2010 | 1 CommentThe registrations for the FREE Arabic and Ramadan etiquette course announced recently by Eton Institute in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, will open tomorrow Tuesday 10th August 2010. The course, will cover an entire beginner’s level in Arabic, and will also help attendees... -
Federal departments Ramadan Timings
Posted on August 8, 2010 | 1 CommentWork at federal ministries and departments will be from 9am to 2pm during the Holy Month of Ramadan, according to a circular issued on Sunday by Humaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Federal Human Resources Authority (FHRA). – WAM -
Ramadan Etiquette
Posted on August 8, 2010 | 6 CommentsRamadan is right around the corner, which means the preparation for Ramadan has officially started. While many are in grocery stores, re-organizing/ decorating their houses, or visiting their family members to greet them, ect. We decided to sit in and post something about the “Etiquette... -
‘Life in Ramadan’ Exhibition
Posted on August 5, 2010 | No CommentsThe unique traditions and customs that characterise Ramadan in the UAE is the subject of a photographic exhibition at the Maraya Art Centre in Al Qasba from August 22 to September 18. “Life in Ramadan” is a collection of photographs by more than 20 photographers,... -
Warning of dehydration during Ramadan
Posted on July 27, 2010 | 1 CommentRamadan is expected to begin on August 11, the hottest time of the year in the UAE when humidity is relentless even at night. Those who are addicted to their daily dose of latte, umpteen cups of tea or who are heavy smokers, are also...
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