Tag: Ramadan

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 of Ramadan, the ban lasts from eight at night to four in the morning. Currently, travel and trade bans are from 8 pm to 5 am. This will continue until April 8. The trade ban will remain in place until Ramadan one. Travel permits are ... Read more

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 be regular inspections at fruit and vegetable markets and fish and meat centers. The quality of food items distributed in mosques and Ramadan tents will also be checked. Chemical contaminants and microorganisms in food can cause deadly health problems. Improper handling also seriously affects health. ... Read more

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 the island. Nestled in Sharjah’s calm Khalid lagoon, Al Noor Island invites all Sharjah visitors and residents to spend a joyful time with their families under the charming sky of Sharjah, while enjoying their meals. Visitors can sit back and relax to enjoy the beautiful ... Read more

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 titled Eid Mubarak lasts for 90 seconds. The video can be watched from the following link: It depicts how a day in holy Ramadan starts for a devotee. Formal prayers, preparation of food, breaking the fast etc are pictured in a very beautiful way. Kerala ... Read more

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 a coordination meeting with the Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. “Our partnership is aimed at removing all the obstacles that may face the Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and facilitate their arrival to the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah,” he told ... Read more

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 (15), മൊറോക്കോ (15), ലെബനന്‍ (30), യെമെന്‍ (30), സൊമാലിയ (24), അയര്‍ലന്‍ഡ് (6), പോര്‍ച്ചുഗല്‍ (2), സ്‌പെയിന്‍ (9), ജര്‍മനി (15), ജപ്പാന്‍ (15), ബംഗ്ലാദേശ് (15), കസാഖ്‌സ്താന്‍ (40), പാകിസ്താന്‍ (20), മലേഷ്യ (15) എന്നീ രാജ്യങ്ങളിലേക്കാണ് ഈന്തപ്പഴം കയറ്റിയയച്ചത്.

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 Suitcase in their terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport, encouraging travellers to donate just one item they know they can do without to those less fortunate. Research shows the vast majority of leisure travellers over-pack for their holiday. Etihad staff will also contribute during giant ... Read more

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 for customers breaking their fast on board. The boxes have been redesigned this year by local homeware specialists Silsal Design House. The designs are inspired by the Middle East, its people, places and culture. Silsal has also created bespoke Emirates Arabic Coffee Cups available at ... Read more

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. In recognition of its cultural significance and popularity, Haleem was granted Geographical Indication status (GIS) by the Indian GIS registry office in 2010. Haleem is the first non-vegetarian dish in India to receive this status. Ingredients Part 1 Mutton (boneless) – 1 kg Green chillies ... Read more

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 eight people at a time, with an à la carte option also available with a customisable barbecue package. The tables in BBQ Donuts are decorated in the traditional colours of the region, along with a wide selection of Middle Eastern treats. The Queen Elizabeth 2 ... Read more