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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