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 Quran 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.
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