What is Ramadan and how will it affect my holiday?
Ramadan is the 9th Month of the Islamic Calendar and during this month, people of the Muslim Faith fast from Dawn until Dusk each day. The beginning of the Islamic lunar months depend on the actual sighting of the new moon. Thus Ramadan begins on a different day each year and moves forward. Non-Muslims are in no way forced Islamic traditions during the month of Ramadan. However, as a sign of respect to the host country, guests are asked to refrain from consuming food, drinks, chewing gum and smoking in public during the fasting hours of the day. Muslims welcome guests of all religions and cultures and encourage them to learn more about Islam. For this reason, hotels all over Dubai have special Iftar (break of fast) gatherings and dinners at various restaurants available for guests and the general public. In addition, several hotels in Dubai feature special Ramadan tents, which open after the break of fast at sundown, and offer traditional Arabic food and drink where everyone can enjoy
