Prior to the start of Ramadan, President Sheikh Mohamed granted clemency to 1,025 prisoners, as is customary among UAE leaders who aim to exemplify the generous nature of the holy month.
This directive aligns with the country’s humanitarian goals of rehabilitating inmates and alleviating their families’ burden. Ramadan is anticipated to commence on Thursday.
During this time, the UAE intends to offer critical support to people in need worldwide. On Sunday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Ruler of Dubai and Vice President, inaugurated an extended campaign to raise funds for one billion meals for the impoverished and hungry across the globe. The campaign will start on the first day of Ramadan and will continue until the target is achieved.
Ramadan is regarded as the ninth and most sacred month of the Islamic or Hijri calendar, and is believed to be the month when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed. Muslims observe fasts from dawn to dusk every day for the 29 or 30 days of the month.
Along with refraining from food and drink, Muslims also seek to strengthen their faith during Ramadan by praying and reciting the Quran more often. During the final 10 days of the month, piety increases, particularly on Laylat Al Qadr, the night of destiny.
This night is regarded as the time when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed and is commonly observed on the 27th night of Ramadan, although the exact date is uncertain. Worship and good deeds performed on this night are believed to earn more rewards than 1,000 months of worship.
