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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