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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