Commencement of Ramadan offered an atmosphere of brotherhood, friendship, and unity

The first day of Ramadan, the holy month, was observed with mass iftars, alone times, and delectable treats. The United Arab Emirates joined a many nations worldwide on Monday as Muslims fasted from sunrise to sunset in accordance with Islamic law to increase their adoration and worship of the Almighty. 

In the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan is the ninth month. It typically lasts for thirty days, during which Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and engaging in sexual activity from Fajr (morning prayers) until Maghrib (evening prayers). Throughout the month of Ramadan, large iftar gatherings take place in mosques and special tents all around the United Arab Emirates. At each of the iftars, restaurateurs, business owners, and volunteers compete to feed the growing number of attendees.

Regardless of their personal beliefs or backgrounds, this was an opportunity for a lot of people to volunteer and support the community. Some even brought their families to assist in giving the fasting people drinks and food. Many devotees stopped to pray and meditate before iftar. In Islam, it is said that a person who is fasting will never have his prayer denied when he breaks his fast.

Muslims are urged to spend time in prayer, carry out deeds of charity, and cleanse their bodies and minds throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Many people enhance their acts of devotion, such as reciting the dhikr (allusions to Allah) and reading the Quran.