The
word Ramadan means “scorcher” in Arabic.
Ramadan, ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar,
the holy month of fasting for adult Muslims.
According to the Qur'an (Koran), the sacred
scripture of Islam, God requires the fast of
Ramadan so that believers “may cultivate
piety.” The month of Ramadan is particularly
sacred to Muslims because the Qur’an was
first revealed to Muhammad, the prophet of Islam,
during this month.
Fasting
during Ramadan is the fourth of the five pillars
of Islam, the essential religious duties of
all adult Muslims. These pillars are described
in the Qur'an. Fasting, according to the Qur'an,
begins each morning when “the white thread
can be distinguished from the black thread
of dawn.” It continues until sunset.
The time when they fast break is called Iftar.
Dubai
is a place where we have People adapting Western
Culture and also the most Modernized place,
still the people value their Religion. On
one hand Dubai entertains people with Concerts
& Shows, on the other hand they also have
Promotions for The Holy Month of Ramadan to
focus on Charity.
Dubai
Chamber of Commerce and Industry organises
a popular annual Ramadan promotion "Dubai:
The City that Cares 2002 (DCC). The popular
annul Ramadan promotion "Dubai: The City
that Cares 2002 (DCC)", is organized
by The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(DCCI). This promotion will high light this
year the importance of charitable initiatives
around the world.
Organisers
have increased its budget by Dh2 million to
Dh12 million. Total value of sponsorship is
over Dh4 million, including Dh1 million to
be donated in cash to charity and Dh3 million
in prizes through raffle draws.
The
event has also roped in the UAE Red Crescent
Society and Unicef for the first time in its
five-year history. This will increase the
amount of charity to be donated among children
of some of the world's troubled regions.
For
Details contact: Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
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