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The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, is silhouetted in the background of a mosque's minaret in Dubai in the UAE ahead of Ramadan, April 12, 2021. AFP

Ramadan morning prayers and decorations in UAE - in pictures

UAE

Abu Dhabi's date market bustles as traders enjoy Ramadan boost

Heritage

Egypt Ramadan cannon fires for first time in 30 years

Egypt

UAE leaders send Ramadan greetings as holy month begins

UAE

Journey of Dubai’s Ramadan cannon that signals iftar

UAE
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , April 29 – 2020 :- Shoppers wearing protective face mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Authorities ease the restriction for the residents in Dubai. At present mall opening timing is 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Carrefour timing is 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Barricades put up around the food court area during the Ramadan. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Standalone/Online. Story by Patrick

Ramadan 2021: Dubai restaurants can serve food without screens or curtains
An inmate at Dubai Central Jail does exercise in a fitness suite. Reem Mohammed / The National

Ramadan 2021: how prisoners are pardoned in the UAE
Donate a meal to those less fortunate this Ramadan. Unsplash

Ramadan 2021: How to donate food to the vulnerable in the UAE
Findings from the study showed that “both genders need the same consideration when studying body image dissatisfaction”. Getty Images

Five tips for healthy fasting during Ramadan from the experts
It is best to avoid drinking and eating during online meetings with colleagues that are fasting during Ramadan. Unsplash

Put down that drink on Zoom: 7 cultural faux pas to avoid during Ramadan
A worker sprays disinfectant inside Al Hussein mosque in Cairo as it is prepared for prayers during the holy month of Ramadan in 2021. Reuters.

Ramadan 2021 in Egypt: Covid-19 rules and all you need to know
Ramadan is set to begin next week. Saudi Ministry of Media

Ramadan 2021: 15 words and phrases you'll hear throughout the holy month
A Saudi security guard stands guard next to the Kaaba in Makkah's Grand Mosque on April 27, 2020. AFP

Ramadan 2021 regulations in Saudi Arabia
Egyptian superstar Mohamed Ramadan will star in the upcoming Ramadan series 'Moussa'. MBC

28 of the best Ramadan TV shows to watch in the UAE

A trio of Ramadan desserts: Qatayef, Umm Ali and luqaimat. 

The history of beloved Ramadan sweets: from Umm Ali to kunafa
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque after Ramadan in 2018. There will be no iftar tents this year under precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Victor Besa / The National 

UAE explained: How Ramadan will be different this year
Water brand Evian found itself at the centre of a furore after a social media message sparked a backlash from Muslims observing Ramadan. Alamy

Evian slips up on Ramadan with tweet

Europe
Emirati stew, salonat lahem, by Maisa Al Qassimi. Courtesy Table Tales

Ramadan recipe: salonat lahem – braised goat and root vegetable stew

Food
Dates display at Bou Kharkhash in the Mina Zayed market, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Ramadan 2021: online sales of dates in the UAE soar as more families celebrate at home

Heritage
Worshippers perform dhuhr prayers inside the Masjid Muhammad in Washington on the first day of Ramadan. Willy Lowry / The National

With vaccine comes a slightly more ‘normal’ Ramadan for American Muslims

The Americas
Sheikh Mahmoud El Tohamy is a master practitioner of Sufi chants. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation

Mahmoud El Tohamy headlines Abu Dhabi Festival Ramadan performances

Music
Workers hang traditional Ramadan lanterns, called "fanous", as part of preparations ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Najaf, Iraq, April 12, 2021. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Ramadan in the Middle East - best pictures

MENA
Two-thirds of UAE residents expect the country to become fully cashless by 2030. Courtesy istockphoto.com

Ramadan 2021: Online shopping trend to accelerate during the holy month

Technology
Muslims around the world welcomed the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, April 13. Pawan Singh / The National

Ramadan 2021: when will Eid Al Fitr begin?

UAE Government
A woman in need carries foodstuff being distributed by the embassy of United Arab Emirates ahead of Ramadan in Islamabad on April 12, 2021. / AFP / Aamir QURESHI

100 Million Meals: UAE embassy dishes out food packages in Islamabad

UAE
A member of the moon sighting committee looks through a telescope to view the moon ahead of Ramadan to mark the beginning of the holy fasting month, near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 12, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Ramadan begins in the Gulf - best pictures

Gulf
Try Maie Jeneidi's recipe for aniseed cake with tahini glaze this Ramadan. Courtesy Maie Jeneidi

Ramadan recipe: aniseed cake with tahini glaze

Food
A Palestinian boy hangs a lantern as he sells products at a market, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Gaza City. Reuters

Lonely Ramadan ahead for some Gazans amid economic downturn and Covid-19

MENA
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