Tag Archives: Ramadan

Oman tightens restrictions; These are the new orders

The Supreme Committee announced further restrictions in the wake of the Covid expansion. During the month of Ramadan, night travel and trade bans were imposed. Access to Oman was restricted to nationals and resident visa holders. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Supreme Committee chaired by the Home Minister. During the month […]

Dubai to ensure healthy eating during Ramadan

The municipality has said it will intensify inspections at food establishments in connection with Ramadan. Health standards must be strictly adhered to in the preparation, storage, and distribution of food. Sultan Ali al-Tahir, head of the food monitoring department, said the inspections would be carried out in warehouses and hypermarkets as well. There will also […]

Unique Ramadan celebration under the stars at Al Noor Island

Al Noor Island, one of Sharjah’s popular tourist destinations that combines nature, art and entertainment, is offering its visitors a peaceful and tranquil place to get together with family and friends to experience and share the spirit of Ramadan with a unique Iftar dining session at Al Noor Café or outdoors, by the bay of […]

Kerala Tourism’s Eid Mubarak video goes viral

Kerala Tourism has launched a video to greet Islam followers on the occasion of Eid-ul-fitr. The video is aiming to attract travellers to Kerala during the festive season by projecting the festive theme, cuisine and ambiance. The video highlights life of an Islam devotee family on a day during the holy month of Ramadan. The video […]

No visa fees for first-time Hajj & Umrah pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s king has offered to pay the visa fees for first-time pilgrims to Hajj and Umrah. “The cost of first entry for pilgrims to Umrah and Haj will be covered by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman,” said Minister of Haj and Umrah, Mohammed Bin Saleh Bentin. The minister announced the same during […]

നോമ്പുതുറക്കാന്‍ കടല്‍കടന്ന് ഈന്തപ്പഴം

റംസാന്‍ മധുരമായി യുഎഇ പതിവുപോലെ വിവിധ രാജ്യങ്ങളിലേക്ക് ഈന്തപ്പഴം കയറ്റിഅയച്ചു. 26 രാജ്യങ്ങളിലേക്കായി യുഎഇ നല്‍കിയത് 395 ടണ്‍ ഈന്തപ്പഴമാണ്. റംസാനിലെ ദാനധര്‍മങ്ങളുടെ ഭാഗമായി യുഎഇ ശൈഖ് ഖലീഫ ബിന്‍ സായിദ് അല്‍ നഹ്യാന്‍ ഫൗണ്ടേഷന്‍റെ നേതൃത്വത്തിലാണ് ഈന്തപ്പഴം കയറ്റിയയച്ചത്. ഓരോ രാജ്യത്തും യുഎഇ എംബസിയുടെ സഹകരണത്തിലാണ് ഇവ വിതരണം ചെയ്തത്. നോമ്പുതുറയുടെ പ്രധാന വിഭവമായ ഈന്തപ്പഴം പ്രാദേശിക സന്നദ്ധസംഘടനകള്‍, ആശുപത്രികള്‍, പള്ളികള്‍, സ്‌കൂളുകള്‍, ഇസ്ലാമിക് സെന്‍ററുകള്‍ എന്നിവ വഴിയാണ് വിതരണം. ബഹ്‌റൈന്‍ (20 ടണ്‍), ഈജിപ്ത് […]

Etihad unveils giant charity suitcase, encouraging ‘over-packers’ to donate during Ramadan

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has unveiled its “Giant Suitcase” initiative for the Holy Month of Ramadan. With more than 75 per cent of travellers admitting to over-packing clothes for their holidays, this programme will provide them with the opportunity to do-good through a simple donation programme. Etihad has placed a Giant […]

Emirates provides special Ramadan service for customers

Emirates has commenced its signature Ramadan service for customers during the holy month. Emirates’ Ramadan service consists of specially crafted iftar meals on board, relevant programming on its ice inflight entertainment system, and the distribution of dates and water on the ground for those breaking their fast. Emirates provides iftar boxes with a nutritional meal […]

Relish the lip-smacking, authentic Hyderabadi Haleem this Ramadan

When it is Ramadan time, there’s no other food that can replace the rich, traditional Hyderabadi haleem during Iftar, to break the fast. Originally an Arabic dish, haleem was introduced by the former rulers of Hyderabad, Nizams. Haleem is a kind of stew made of meat, lentils and pounded wheat made into a thick paste. […]

Celebrate a floating iftar this Ramadan in Dubai

This Ramadan, break your fast and experience a floating iftar launched by Boardwalk’s BBQ Donuts at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. The iftar will feature favourites such as shish taouk, lamb kofta, falafel, kibbeh and fattoush, with a variety of fruit and local sweets to top it all off. Each float can accommodate up to […]