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Visiting Dubai during Ramadan can lead to a fascinating and culturally uplifting holiday. The holy month is very friendly, family oriented and possibly the most traditional and cultural time of the year. Visitors are assured the opportunity to indulge in a truly unique and different experience, as people of different nationalities, races and religions who live in this cosmopolitan city come together to celebrate this special occasion.
The city is adorned with lights and the streets, restaurants and shopping malls come alive after sunset to a colorful, Arabesque atmosphere where local heritage fills the air.Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, takes place during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. A time for worship and contemplation, Ramadan marks the day the Koran was sent down from Heaven via the Angel Gabriel to Prophet Muhammad. To allow for complete devotion to their faith, Muslims must abide by stringent rules from dawn until sunset for the entire month. Eating, drinking, smoking, are strictly forbidden during daylight. In addition, Muslims must show greater sympathy for the needy and poor. Fasting plays a key role in accomplishing these goals by allowing for greater concentration on the spiritual, generating empathy for the hungry and cleansing the body of overindulgence. At the end of each day, Muslims break their fast with a meal called Iftar. The fast is often broken with dates, followed by a prayer and dinner.

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