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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