Why you need to wait to buy gold jewelry?

Gold jewelry will be much cheaper in few months, precisely in the summer, as price of gold would decline up to $1200-$1300 per once.

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Ramadan to begin on July 10th, Eid Al Fitr on August 9th

The Sharjah Planetarium at the Department of Culture and Information announced that the Ramadan Crescent will form on July 8th 2013 at 11:14 am and set at 19:08pm, five minutes before the sunset.

The crescent will be seen on July 9th in the evening. So the first day of Ramadan will be July 10th, astronomically, corresponding to Ramadan 01, 1434 H.

It also announced that the Shawwal crescent will appear on July 7th at 00:51am and set with the sunset, making it difficult to be seen, and hence completes the last day of Ramadan (30 days). So Friday, Aug. 9th, will be astronomically the first day of Shawwal and the first day of Eidul Fitr . Read more

Eid-Al-Fitr holidays announced for public and private sectors

The Eid-Al-Fitr holidays for ministries and other federal government institutions will begin from Friday 17th August 2012 (29th Ramadan 1433) and will last until the 3rd of the month of Shawwal. Work will resume from the 4th of Shawaal, according to a circular issued by Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. Read more

How to fast during Ramadan

Fasting from sunrise to sunset every day is a crucial part of Ramadan, the annual, month-long Muslim celebration that marks Allah’s revelation of the Koran to the Prophet Muhammad. These tips will help you stay strong throughout.

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Ramadan Night Market opens on Friday

Ramadan Night Market opens this Friday, 10th August 2012 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Running until 19th August, the 10 day shopping fiesta will be on from 8:00 p.m. till 3:00 a.m. every day during Ramadan and from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight during Eid. Read more

Abu Dhabi employees to get salaries before Eid Al Fitr

In keeping with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Gen. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, employees at the local government departments in Abu Dhabi, the GHQ of armed forces, the GHQ of Abu Dhabi Police and retired employees of armed forces and police will get their August salaries before Eid Al Fitr. Read more

How to offer Ramadan Greetings

Ramadan is a month-long fast for Muslims around the world. From dawn to sunset, observant Muslims abstain from eating and drinking. This period is marked by joyful greetings and a desire to be faithful to Allah.

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Fairmont hotels celebrate Ramadan traditions

Fully embrace Ramadan traditions this season by sharing unique experiences with family and friends at the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East. Whether living in the Emirates and looking for a distinctive way to partake in Ramadan activities or travelling for a nearby holiday escape, the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts offer festive packages designed to transport guests to a Ramadan experience of their very own. Read more

Dubai government employees to receive salaries before Eid-al-Fitr

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the payment of the salaries of all employees in the Dubai government for the current month before Eid-al-Fitr. Read more

Festival Centre supports Emirates Thalassemia Society during Ramadan

To embrace the “Spirit of Giving & Sharing” of the Holy month, Festival Centre Dubai Festival City has announced its charitable initiative and call in support to the Emirates Thalassemia (ETS) Society during Ramadan.

Festival Centre initiated a significant campaign and donation drive, encouraging shoppers and visitors to pledge in support of this worthy cause, through its Ramadan Moon Calendar countdown projection on a giant LED Screen at Festival Square which unveils the moon days phases alongside a run-through of donation contribution messages to raise awareness of the widespread Thalassemia disease in the UAE. Read more

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