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Join on Telegram Rabat – Thursday, March 23 is the first day of Ramadan in the Gulf country, the Emirates News news agency (WAM) announced.
The UAE started preparing for the holy months weeks ago, with the government announcing the shortening of working hours by two hours for private workers.
“In accordance with the requirements and nature of their work, companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during the days of Ramadan,” the UAE Ministry of Human Resources announced recently.
During Ramadan, federal workers will work from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Like all countries across the world, Emiratis celebrate Ramadan differently, with several traditions unique to their culture.
According to the UAE government website, families gather at the house of the head of the family – usually the grandfather to enjoy an iftar meal during the first day of Ramadan.
“In the UAE and other GCC countries dates are considered as the bread of the desert,” the website added.
Emirati people also serve other dishes, including harees and threed.
Mosques also offer religious lectures and services across the country to celebrate Ramadan. The country also hosts an annual holy quran memorization contest to honor the event.
In addition to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and many other countries have announced Thursday as the first day of Ramadan.
Morocco will sight the crescent moon for Ramadan tomorrow. Astronomy experts predict Thursday to be the first day in Morocco.
