Sighting of the moon marks the beginning of Eid celebration as well as the end of the holy month of Ramadan
Ramadan 2019
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Abu Dhabi
Gallery: Ramadan prayers at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre provided a range of services and maximised the number of volunteers and organisers to ensure a comfortable experience for worshippers. Free buses were also provided to transport the worshippers to and from the mosque.
abu dhabi property market
Property sales remain steady through Ramadan
In 2018, 8% of Dubai’s overall property sales transactions took place during Ramadan
Dubai Customs
Dubai imports food worth $2.3bn to meet Ramadan demand
Latest statistics from Dubai Customs reveal the value of Dubai external trade in Ramadan food
Dubai
What Dubai is planning during the Eid holidays
Celebratory fireworks and spectacular entertainment shows will be held in Dubai during Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr
UAE sets up moon-sighting committee to confirm end of Ramadan
UAE’s Minister of Justice issues decision setting up a moon-sighting committee to detect the beginning of the month of Shawwal, which will mark the start of the Eid holiday
Dubai retail sector
Revealed: the UAE’s most in-demand foods ahead of Eid
UAE-based Truebell, an importer of fast-moving consumer goods, has revealed the most in-demand food ahead of the Eid holiday
Al Ain
UAE businessman pledges to donate half his wealth to charity
Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Musallam bin Ham Al-Ameri signs up to the Giving Pledge organisation, started by Bill and Melinda Gates
Eid Al Fitr
Oman announces Eid holidays for public, private sectors
Eid Al-Fitr, which translates into “festival of breaking fast,” marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan
Facebook
Ramadan Facebook use in MENA region spikes by 58m hours
Viewership on YouTube goes up during Ramadan, making it an important time for advertisers
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Dubai
UAE expats get taste of Ramadan traditional sweets
Far away from their homes, many of which are in conflict zones, immigrants still get a taste of their culture from their traditional foods and desserts
Dubai parking
Dubai offers free parking for six days for Eid holiday
Roads and Transport Authority has announced that parking will be free in the emirate from June 2-7 for Eid Al Fitr
Displaced Syrians
Gallery: Displaced Idlib residents spend first homeless Ramadan
Regime bombardment forced Syrian mother Mona Mutayr and her family to flee their home earlier this month and set up camp in an olive grove near the Turkish border.
Aster DM Healthcare
UAE hospital see rise in kidney stones, urinary problems during Ramadan
Medical professionals advice increasing water intake during iftar and avoid salty meals
Deepak Jain
Dubai start-up plans to donate 1m free meals this Ramadan
The company is working with the UAE Red Crescent and UAE Food Bank
Eid Al Fitr
Eid offers a red carpet event for retail in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
As we near the end of Ramadan, Sprii’s CEO, Sarah Jones, shares her key insights into the expected shopping trends and how retailers should prepare for the Eid holiday period
British Muslims
British Muslim shoppers found wanting during Ramadan
Muslim shoppers think brands are ignorant of their needs, experts say