The word Ramadan means “scorcher”
in Arabic. Ramadan, ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, the holy month
of fasting for adult Muslims. According to the Qur'an (Koran), the sacred scripture
of Islam, God requires the fast of Ramadan so that believers “may cultivate
piety.” The month of Ramadan is particularly sacred to Muslims because the
Qur’an was first revealed to Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, during this
month. Fasting during Ramadan is
the fourth of the five pillars of Islam, the essential religious duties of all
adult Muslims. These pillars are described in the Qur'an. Fasting, according to
the Qur'an, begins each morning when “the white thread can be distinguished
from the black thread of dawn.” It continues until sunset. The time when
they fast break is called Iftar. Dubai
is a place where we have People adapting Western Culture and also the most Modernized
place, still the people value their Religion. On one hand Dubai entertains people
with Concerts & Shows, on the other hand they also have Promotions for The
Holy Month of Ramadan to focus on Charity. Dubai
Chamber of Commerce and Industry organises a popular annual Ramadan promotion
"Dubai: The City that Cares 2002 (DCC). The popular annul Ramadan promotion
"Dubai: The City that Cares 2002 (DCC)", is organized by The Dubai Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). This promotion will high light this year the
importance of charitable initiatives around the world. Organisers
have increased its budget by Dh2 million to Dh12 million. Total value of sponsorship
is over Dh4 million, including Dh1 million to be donated in cash to charity and
Dh3 million in prizes through raffle draws. The
event has also roped in the UAE Red Crescent Society and Unicef for the first
time in its five-year history. This will increase the amount of charity to be
donated among children of some of the world's troubled regions. For
Details contact: Dubai Chamber of Commerce. | 
