Ramadan Guide-Narat.Cdr

Ramadan Kareem Guide What is Ramadan? Ramadan is an important period of religious significance Islamic calendar and during this month, people of the for Muslims who observe the period with daytime fasting, Muslim faith fast from dawn to dusk every day. Muslims worship and spiritual contemplation. For over one billion follow the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about eleven people throughout the world, Ramadan is a very special days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. time of the year. Ramadan is the ninth month of the What is the religious meaning of Ramadan? Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, takes place during the no eating, drinking, smoking, and sexual contact during ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It’s a time for daylight. In addition, Muslims must show greater worship and contemplation, Ramadan marks the day the sympathy for the needy and poor. Fasting plays a key role Koran was sent down from Heaven via the angel Gabriel in accomplishing these goals by allowing for greater to Prophet Muhammad. To allow for complete devotion to concentration on the spiritual, generating empathy for the their faith, Muslims must abide by stringent rules from hungry and cleansing the body of overindulgence dawn until sunset for the entire month. Fasting includes Why do Muslims fast? The fasting of Ramadan is believed to improve the Fasting is also considered as a method of self-purification physical and mental health. It gives a rest for the stomach, by cutting oneself off from worldly comforts, even for a which is working 24 hours a day for eleven months and short time, a fasting person gains true sympathy with has been proven to be a good method of losing extra those who go hungry. It also teaches the meaning of self- weight. The month feels like going “into maintenance” control, patience, unselfishness, moderation, will power, and is almost like charging one's batteries for the rest of discipline and social belonging. the year. It is also a break from the routine of modern life. Do people normally lose weight during Ramadan? Some people do lose weight, but others may not. It is recommended that meals eaten during Ramadan be light, but most people can't resist sampling special sweets and foods associated with Ramadan. Did you know? The rulers in various emirates pardon a number of prison are in no way forced to follow Islamic traditions during inmates on the first day of Ramadan. Some are also the month of Ramadan. However, as a sign of respect to released for the month of Ramadan to spend time with the host country, guests are asked to refrain from their family. Islam is a tolerant religion and respects consuming food, drinks, chewing gum and smoking in people of all cultures, races and religions. Non-Muslims public during the fasting hours of the day (dawn to dusk). Suhoor Suhoor is the meal in the early morning hours, just before sunrise - it is usually a light meal. It is a blessing and hence recommended but not essential. 2 Iftar Iftar is an Arabic term meaning breaking the fast festive with larger meals enjoyed amongst friends and immediately after the sunset. Iftar is a light snack family in the homes and Ramadan tents. In line with the consisting of dates or desserts, along with liquids, such as spiritual meaning of the Ramadan Kareem experience water, juice or milk. Just after the sun sets, a cannon is there will be no alcoholic beverages served during meals fired to announce the breaking of the fast for the day. as well as in the hotel. Traditionally later in the evening is when it becomes more Ramadan tent In keeping with true Arabian heritage, a large tent is Traditional cuisine and beverages are generously offered. erected at an outdoor location. Persian carpets, large Most locations also play traditional music and provide pillows and cushions are placed on the floor for guests to shisha pipes (water pipes) to add to the enjoyment of a experience true Arabian hospitality in the evenings. truly Arabian evening. Arabic cuisine Arabic cuisine has its roots in tent cookery. Nomadic greatest influence on modern Middle Eastern cuisine, in no tribes could use only transportable foods such as rice and small part due to the entrepreneurship of the Lebanese. dates, or ambulatory stock like sheep and camels in their Hospitality in the Arab world is second to none, and recipes. As the caravans journeyed throughout the Middle nowhere is it better expressed than in the age-old custom East, new seasonings and vegetables were discovered and of serving freshly-brewed coffee or mint tea to every added to the existing repertoire. Each new discovery was guest, whether the gathering is business or social. incorporated into the diet in quantities palatable to a particular tribe - a fact that many cooks believe is The foreigner who takes time to learn and experiment responsible for the anomalies found in some Arabic with this excellent cuisine will be immediately won over dishes today. and rewarded with many wonderful surprises. Arabic food can rival any international gastronomy for originality and The nomadic Bedouin influence is broadened by other good taste, and, because it basically comprises of simple, cuisines from the Arab world, notably from Syria, Lebanon, natural and easily digested foodstuffs, it ranks high in Palestine and Egypt, resulting in a highly diverse food and nutritional value with today's fitness-conscious society. drink culture. Lebanese contributions have been the What should I wear? It is encouraged to wear conservative clothing during the sand storms, and its end can be twisted up like a turban if month of Ramadan as a sign of respect. If you wish to the wearer is doing manual work. enhance even deeper into the tradition then you are Muslem woman wear Abaya that covers her body from the welcome to wear the traditional wear. shoulders down to her feet. Abayas usually come in black Most Emirati men wear a Dishdasha or Kandoura, a floor color. Some women would wear the Abaya without the length robe with a center robe opening. Because it is so head and face cover, while others might wear a scarf-like well suited to the climate this basic garment has changed cover called "Hejab" that covers the hair but not the face. little in the last few hundred years. Men wear white or Should you wish to wear your traditional Arabic clothing cream Dishdasha, with matching Ghutras. The three part our tour guide will show you how to apply the head scarf headdress (Ghutra) is also functional. It provides shade and wear it comfortably all day long. during summer, it can be wrapped across the face during 3 What will you learn on your journey through the Cultural Awareness Programs? Your Ramadan Kareem experience would not be Topics that will be discussed include: complete without a clear understanding of why, how and In-depth cultural awareness and understanding of the what, therefore we will join a beautiful Cultural impact of cultural differences Awareness expert to tell you more about the culture and The opportunity to enhance cultural sensitivity and what is behind all the tradition. competence The Middle East/Gulf society before discovery of oil (the During an interactive presentation that will provide oasis trading & pearl diving era) knowledge on the history and background of the United Key influences of the Gulf Culture Arab Emirates you will get to understand the social codes Islam in focus of the Arabian Gulf while building bridges between Ramadan cultures. The culture - core cultural values About His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi HH Sheikh Abdul Aziz is a member of the UAE's nobility. Acquired the nickname 'the green Sheikh of the Emirates', His uncle, Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, is the a title noteworthy for the fact that below the surface of the ruler of Ajman, one of the seven Emirates that make up Emirates lies one of the world's largest oilfields. His the country. After attending the royal Military Academy primary job however is that of CEO of the brokerage firm Sandhurst, Sheikh Abdul Aziz studied in Australia, Al Safwa. Beyond that, he's very much involved in his graduating with a doctorate degree in Cleaner Production charity organization Al Eshan, which is very close to his and Industrial Ecology. On returning to the United Arab heart. Anyone who spends a day or evening with Sheikh Emirates, he completed a Master of Science degree in Abdul Aziz supports his charity organization, to which he Environmental Services. His role include acting as an donates all the proceeds. environmental advisor to this uncle, through which he has The Charity Centre In 1998 the Charity Center was formally founded in of all races and nationalities living in the UAE. Ajman by a proclamation from His Highness Sheikh One of the latest establishments they launched is “Al Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, member of the Supreme Ehsan Medical Complex”, where the poor are treated for a Council, Ruler of Ajman. Currently, the Center is under symbolic fee and the charity issues them free medicines the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Muhammad bin and offers a 50% discount on tests. The complex also Ali bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi, and management of His caters to the medical needs of the general public and Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali bin Rashid Al- referrals which includes medicines free of charge. The Nuaimi, whom you will be meeting on your last night in complex consists of several clinics, a clinical laboratory, a Ajman. diagnostic center, physiotherapy, a rehabilitation center The Charity Centre is housed in a small flat-roofed and a pharmacy.

Load more