The Holy Month of Ramadan The Holy Month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when the Holy Qur’an ‘was revealed from heaven’. It is a time where Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time thinking about daily concerns. To foster their faith, Muslims are fasting during the daylight hours and abstain from eating and drinking any kind of beverages, including water. Smoking and chewing gum are also forbidden during fasting and as a basic rule, nothing should pass between the lips during this time. After sunset, the fast is broken with a meal, known as Iftar, which often begins with dates and sweet drinks that provide a quick energy boost after the fast. It is customary to visit family and friends for Iftar and to celebrate it at one of the traditional Ramadan Tents.
This year Ramadan is expected to take place between 26 May and 24 June, depending on the sighting of the moon.
Ramadan at Kempinski Hotel Ajman
Our Ramadan Tent is located at the patio near Café Kranzler and offers stunning sea views while offering a special Iftar Buffet from sunset until 8:30 pm as well as an a la carte menu from 8:30 pm until 2:30 am. Furthermore we offer a wide range of shisha flavours along with soft live Arabic music. Outlet Opening Hours
Café Kranzler Beach Buggy 7:00 am until 11:00 am - Buffet Breakfast 10:00 am until 5:00 pm - Soft Beverages 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm - Buffet / Set Menu Lunch 6:30 pm until 10:30 pm - Buffet Dinner Room Service Open 24 hours per day Bukhara 12:30 pm until 3:00 pm - Lunch Sabella’s, Café on First, 1897 Bar, 6:30 pm until 11:15 pm - Dinner Lobby Lounge, Zanzi Bar and Pool Bar Closed during Ramadan Cosmic Bowling After Iftar until 2:00 am Ramadan Tent Sunset until 2:30 am - Iftar Buffet and Suhoor World Cup Sports Bar After Iftar until 2:00 am
Tips for Non-Muslims
Eating, drinking and smoking in public places is prohibited by law. Alcohol can be only served after Iftar to Non-Muslim guests. Discos and nightclubs are closed during Ramadan and live entertainment is not allowed, with the exception of traditional Arabic music and background music during Iftar. In respect of the religious customs of the month, dress codes should be conservative: women should cover their shoulders and men should opt for long trousers instead of shorts. Anything that is forbidden to Muslims during this time should be done in a private, respectful manner.