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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