Ramadan, the holiest month of the year for Muslims, will begin next week. In the UAE, the official start date will be determined by the country’s moon-sighting committee.
If you are spending your first Ramadan in the Emirates or need a refresher on what to expect, here is everything you need to know about the holy month:
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic – or Hijri – lunar calendar because it is believed to be the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed.
Muslims fast from sunrise to…
