Religion in the UAE
The majority religion in the UAE is Islam. The majority of muslims in the UAE are Sunni. As there are a lot of foreign workers living in the UAE there are also a small minority of Catholics, Protestants, Hindus and Buddhists.
The Call to Prayer
Click on the video below to hear the Call to Prayer.
Click on the video below to hear the Call to Prayer.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan begins when the new moon is seen in the sky. Muslims fast during Ramadan. They fast from dawn until sunset. This means that they cannot eat or drink during the day. They also try to be the best that they can be so they try not to lie, fight, argue, etc.
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Iftar
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival which is celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan. People have some time off work which they spend time with their families. Presents are given to children and servants. Here is a picture of some delicious sweets that people eat during Eid.
Eid al-Fitr is the festival which is celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan. People have some time off work which they spend time with their families. Presents are given to children and servants. Here is a picture of some delicious sweets that people eat during Eid.
Eid Al-Adha
Eid Al-Adha honours the sacrifice that Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make. The meat from a sacrificed sheep is shared between relatives, neighbours and the poor.
Eid Al-Adha honours the sacrifice that Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make. The meat from a sacrificed sheep is shared between relatives, neighbours and the poor.