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During Ramadan, inmates dedicate more time to prayer and reading the Quran
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An inmate who converted to Islam three months ago prays at a jail in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Inmates work on a farm project, as part of a rehabilitation effort by Dubai Police
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Crops including tomatoes and cucumbers are grown on the prison farm
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During Ramadan, inmates dedicate more time to prayer and reading the Quran
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An inmate who converted to Islam three months ago prays at a jail in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Inmates work on a farm project, as part of a rehabilitation effort by Dubai Police
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Crops including tomatoes and cucumbers are grown on the prison farm
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During Ramadan, inmates dedicate more time to prayer and reading the Quran
Ramadan in prison: Dubai inmates find faith during holy month
Prisoners discuss how principles of Islam benefit life behind bars
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Salam Al Amir
24 March, 2024
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