Ramadan in the Emirates .. Customs and traditions that embody the spirit of cohesion and compassion among members of society

Sharjah, on March 15 / WAM / The blessed month of Ramadan in the United Arab Emirates remains a unique month with its ancient customs and traditions that reflect the originality of the Emirati society and its inherited values ​​generation after generation, as it is not just a season for worship and fasting, but a month in which families are healing, and the ties of kinship are renewed and councils revive their cultural and social glow in a scene that embodies the spirit of cohesion and compassion between members of society.

These customs and traditions that are an essential part of the Emirati identity The Sharjah Institute of Heritage is keen to document, study and transfer to future generations because of its human and social values ​​that enhance societal interdependence.

His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Al -Muslim, head of the Sharjah Heritage Institute, said in a statement to Emirates News Agency “WAM” that with the sunset and the announcement of breakfast, one of the most important customs of Ramadan in the Emirates and in Arab and Muslim societies is the family visits in which the bonds of kin Tarawih in the Ramadan councils that were in the past to be held in large homes or under the palm trees and developed today to become official and popular councils that combine wisdom and talk in various social and cultural affairs.

He added that the Ramadan table represents a heritage painting rich in traditional Emirati dishes, which has kept its original flavor over the years.

In every Emirati home, you find famous dishes such as mash, pneumatic, villas, and fur, along with the dates and Arab coffee, which remains a symbol of Emirati generosity.

Some families still maintain the habit of sending the “volatility” to the neighbors, which is a Chinese full of various Ramadan dishes, confirming the values ​​of brotherhood and solidarity.

Through documentation and education programs, the Sharjah Heritage Institute works to highlight the importance of these heritage dishes and introduce new generations to their secrets and flavors that tell the stories of the past.

The Muslim pointed to the keenness of the people of the Emirates during Ramadan to recite the Holy Qur’an and seal it, whether in homes or mosques, and the homes of God witness an intense presence, especially in the Tarawih prayer and the prayer that fills the atmosphere with spirituality and reassurance, while the elderly from their part are keen to teach the youngsters to read the Qur’an in a scene that establishes the value of worship in the hearts of new generations.

He stressed that despite the modern developments, the Ramadan customs and traditions in the Emirates have been retaining its authentic essence, as some practices adapted to developments, but the essence of Ramadan remained based on the values ​​of communication, generosity and spirituality.

Modern Ramadan councils, collective breakfast programs and charitable initiatives contributed to enhancing these values ​​and making Ramadan suitable for heart meeting and renewing connections.

The Sharjah Heritage Institute played a prominent role in preserving these habits by documenting them in studies and research and organizing events.

Ramadan in the Emirates remains an occasion in which the features of the national identity and the rich cultural heritage are manifested, as religious values ​​embrace social customs in a unique scene that confirms the originality of this society and the depth of its civilizational roots.

As these customs continue to generate after generation, Ramadan remains the month in which the UAE boasts its traditions and society flourishes with the spirit of compassion and solidarity, which has always distinguished it through the ages.

In this context, the Sharjah Heritage Institute continues its efforts in preserving this heritage, documenting and transferring it to future generations, so that Ramadan will remain a symbol of Emirati originality and identity.

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