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 Quran 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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