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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