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

The blessed month of Ramadan in the United Arab Emirates remains a unique month with its ancient customs and traditions that reflect the authenticity 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 renewed ties of kin .

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 bonding.

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 that have been keeping its original flavor over the years.

In every Emirati home, you find famous dishes such as mash, pneumatic, gymnasium, and al -Farani, along with the dates and Arab coffee that remains a symbol of the Emirati generosity .

Some families still maintain the habit of sending the “volatility” to the neighbors, which is a Chinese full of various Ramadan dishes, in confirmation of 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 out that the people of the Emirates are keen 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.

And with the continuation of these customs, a generation after a generation, Ramadan remains the month in which the UAE boasts its traditions and society flourishes with the spirit of compassion and solidarity that it has always distinguished 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 remains a symbol of Emirati originality and identity.