Charity Endeavours for Free Iftar Meals during Ramadan Saturday, Sep 15 2007 

Abu Dhabi and Dubai and Ramadan and Ras Al Khaimah and UAE and life and special needs and updates eupdate 7:33 am

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society (ADCOOPS) is offering 1000 meal packets for the poor every day all through the month of Ramadan. These meals will be distributed at selected mosques across the city and will consist of fruits, dates, a main course, a dessert and water. In addition, ACOOPS will also be host free Iftar buffets at Abu Dhabi Mall and Mina Mall, starting from the sixth day of Ramadan.  

Dubai 

Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (DIACA) will offer free Iftar meals everyday to new Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan.  

Ras Al Khaimah 

All across Ras Al Khaimah, a number of charitable organizations have come up with programmes aimed at providing free Iftar meals to the poor and the needy. More than 25 Ramadan tents have been put up in different areas. Places like Al Filayah, Al Jeer, Khuzam, Al Rams, Nakheel and Jazera AL Hamra have already been dotted with these tents, in particular around mosque areas.  The Red Crescent Authority will organize free Iftar meals through Ramadan tents put up at various locations. Al Rahma Charity will be giving away Ramadan foodstuff to more than 3,800 families all over the emirate.  

Some charitable organizations undertaking the Ramadan free Iftar meal programme: Red Crescent Authority, Dar Al Bir Society, Beit Al Khair Association, Al Rahma Charity

 

Do Ramadan Charity at Wafi and Light your own Fanoos Thursday, Sep 13 2007 

Dubai and Ramadan and UAE and human rights and inclusion and life eupdate 9:19 am

One of the traditional symbols of Ramadan is the Fanoos or lantern. This Ramadan, anyone making even a nominal donation to the UAE Red Crescent Authority at the Wafi Mall will get the chance to light their own fanoos. Moreover, an oasis pool has been set up in the Mall where people can set their fanoos adrift. The money will go to the proceedings of an orphanage project in Dubai.

The practice of lighting the pool with fanoos in a peaceful aura will continue throughout the month of Ramadan. In addition to the fanoos campaign, there will also be a range of merchandise available during Ramadan. Stunning images of camels and falcons by renowned animal photographer Tim Flach will be up for sale, with all profits going to charity.

Ramadan is a special occasion for more than one billion people worldwide. This year with Ramadan fanoos awareness campaign in place, Wafi’s main motto is to inspire you for offering a ‘light of hope’ to charity. The occasion indeed symbolizes the true spirit of Ramadan.

 

Changed Government Office Timings during Ramadan Wednesday, Sep 12 2007 

Abu Dhabi and Dubai and Ramadan and UAE and sharjah and updates eupdate 12:11 pm

The UAE Government has officially announced the working hours of government offices across the country during the holy month of Ramadan. According to the circular issued by the Ministry of Governmental Sector Development, the work timings in federal government departments and the offices of the ministries will be from 9am to 2pm.

However, Abu Dhabi government departments will have their working hours between 10am and 4pm.

 

Abu Dhabi shops ready for Ramadan Monday, Sep 10 2007 

Abu Dhabi and Ramadan and life and updates eupdate 10:21 am

With Ramadan beginning this weekend, shops in Abu Dhabi have geared themselves up for the festivities. The markets in the capital city are stocked up to provide food items to people of all nationalities. In fact, some supermarkets have already come up with discounts and offers for the Ramadan period. As part of the Ramadan promotions, one supermarket has gone ahead with an Umrah raffle draw for 50 winners. 

With people stocking foodstuff in abundance for the holy month of Ramadan, sales at supermarkets have shot up by 20 percent. Many supermarkets have even extended the list of products on offer. Moreover, festive season requirements like prayer timetables, calendars and Ramadan planners are being distributed among the populace. The supermarkets and shops have also stocked themselves with items that cater to customers belonging to different nationalities.

The shops and supermarkets in Abu Dhabi have hundreds of Ramadan-focussed commodities available at competitive prices. In addition, the Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society has also made arrangements for 1,000 Iftar meals that will be sent to mosques everyday. There will be arrangements for Iftar at its Abu Dhabi Mall and Mina Beach Mall.  

Stalls are sprawling all over the city, with signs displaying the Ramadan dates imported from Makkah and Madinah. 

Holy Month of Ramadan: September 13, 2007 to October 12, 2007