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UAE worshippers attend Ramadan’s first morning prayers
Moon-sighting committee has declared Thursday the first day of holy month
Imam Rashid Zobair leads early morning Ramadan prayer at the Bani Hashim Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
People look through binoculars and a telescope to view the moon ahead of Ramadan to mark the beginning of Ramadan in Najaf, Iraq, late on Wednesday. Reuters
Ramadan Sun rises on Middle East beset by challenges

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US President Joe Biden and wife Jill in the East Room of the White House on March 22. AFP
Bidens wish 'Ramadan Kareem' to US and global Muslim community

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and other Emirati Rulers have ordered the release of hundreds of prisoners. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai Ruler pardons nearly 1,000 prisoners for Ramadan

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Ramadan lightings at Piccadilly Circus in London. Reuters
Oman, Jordan and Algeria among countries yet to announce Ramadan

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RAMADAN GUIDES
An iftar cannon at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi signals the breaking of the day’s fast. Victor Besa / The National
UAE cultural tips and etiquette to know for Ramadan 2023

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Muslim fasters wait for the sunset to break their fast during the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan, outside Al Farooq Mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 April 2022 (issued 15 April 2022).  Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan this year amid an increase in the price for foodstuffs, affected by the post-pandemic inflation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.  While charity activities during the month usually focus on giving money or food to underprivileged people, it became more important to organize public banquets to offer free fast-breaking meals.  Fasting Muslims consume two main meals, Iftar at sunset when they break their fast, and Suhoor consumed early in the morning before the day starts.  Several countries across the region keep the tradition that goes back to the Ottoman era of Mesaharati, the person who walks around the streets beating a drum calling on people to wake up for the Suhoor.  Egypt keeps the tradition of firing 'Ramadan cannon', twice every day at sunrise and sunset to mark the beginning and end of the daily fast.  There are different types of food served during Ramadan, however Muslims usually break their fast by eating dates, a practice used to be followed by Prophet Muhammad, and a variety of sweets are prepared and consumed during this holy Month to satisfy the post Iftar sugar cravings.   EPA / ALI HAIDER  ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET
Ramadan 2023 in UAE: Everything you need to know

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Exercise caution when working out during fasting hours. Getty Images
How to prepare for fasting during Ramadan

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Muslim worshippers carry out evening prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in June 2019 during Ramadan. Karim Sahib / AFP
Prayer timings for Ramadan 2023

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IFTARS AND FOOD GUIDE
Pay Dh250 for Latin American iftar at Hotel Cartagena
International iftars to sample in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Food

Enjoy a Peruvian iftar at Coya Dubai
Ramadan 2023: Iftars to try at award-winning Dubai restaurants

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Dishes on the iftar menu at Michelin-starred Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
Iftars to try at award-winning restaurants in Abu Dhabi

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RAMADAN AROUND THE WORLD
US President Joe Biden and wife Jill in the East Room of the White House on March 22. AFP
Bidens wish 'Ramadan Kareem' to US and global Muslim community

Ramadan

Libyans cook a traditional meal as they break their fast in Tajoura, east of Libya's capital Tripoli, during Ramadan, April 11, 2022.  AFP
Ramadan provides respite for Libyans amid political crisis and economic struggle

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Men share an Iftar meal inside a mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Syria's northern city of Raqa, on April 8, 2022.  AFP
Field kitchens become a staple of Ramadan in Syria as poverty rises

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