CONNECTOR.AE 16 CONNECTOR.AE 17 Dining Around Lifestyle In the UAE, to celebrate Eid, most residents get a long weekend, with the public holidays generally falling in line with the weekend. The Holy Month of Ramadan is a special time for all in the UAE, and is the perfect time for Muslims and non-Muslims to come together and learn from one another and celebrate the traditions and rituals followed during the month. Working hours for the public and private sector as well as the school timings in the UAE are made shorter out of respect for the people fasting. To make the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr is celebrated, which this year is expected to fall on 21 April and marks the start of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. The end of Ramadan is determined on the sighting of the moon. As days are calculated in accordance with the visibility of the moon and is celebrated the day the crescent moon is observed. Eid is a time of celebration amongst family and friends and is commemorated with gathering of near and dear ones. Amazing Iftars To Try In Dubai! In the Islamic calendar, the ninth month of the year is known as the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Holy Month of Ramadan is a time of prayer and togetherness for Muslims around the world. Based on the sighting of the moon, the Holy Month of Ramadan lasts for 29 to 30 days and it is an auspicious time for all. As Ramadan is also a month dedicated to fasting, individuals start the morning with a meal called Suhoor, which is had before the sun rises and is then broken at the end of the day with Iftar, had after the sun goes down. Traditionally the fast is broken with dates followed by a delicious and nutritious meal, shared with the family and loved ones. Many restaurants around Dubai are making this a special time by offering diners with a variety of Iftar meals, catering to multiple tastes and cuisines. If you are on the hunt for great Iftars to try out, then look no further as Connector has complied an in depth roundup of some of the amazing Iftars around Dubai.
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