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Night prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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UAE residents unite for Ramadan prayers and community events amid Iran crisis

People try to maintain sense of normality in trying times

UAE

Dubai's Global Village, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah will not host Eid fireworks

Things to do
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launched the Edge of Life campaign in celebration of the generous spirit of Ramadan. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE Ramadan campaign raises Dh1 billion in one night to help children at risk of hunger

UAE

Thousands attend Friday prayers across UAE despite security alerts

UAE

Lights, camera, music: Arab pop stars behind biggest Ramadan TV dramas

Music & On-stage

Need new wheels? Now's the time with Ramadan car deals

Motoring
From the archives
Ahmed Abdel Fattah with his zebiba. Nada El Sawy / The National
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What is the ‘raisin’ on foreheads of pious Egyptian Muslim men?

'Zebiba’ develops due to repeated prostration and is much more common in Egypt than in other countries

Egypt

Oasis: The story behind Islamic prayer beads

Ramadan recipe: luqaimat – sweet dumplings

Food

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