Within an initiative "Our house is one".. Launching the first Ramadan seminars to promote community cohesion and Emirati heritage
Al Ain, February 23 / WAM / The General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Councils in the Office of Citizens and Community Affairs in the Presidential Office, organized the first symposium entitled “Ramadan and Planting Values” within the “Symposiums and Evenings of Our Home is One” initiative.
The Bakhit Suwaidan Al Nuaimi Council in the Hili area in Al Ain hosted the symposium activities, in the presence of notables from the region, residents of the neighborhood and a large audience, as part of the Authority’s efforts to promote religious and social values, and seize the faith atmosphere of the blessed month of Ramadan to consolidate the authentic principles that contribute to strengthening family cohesion and community cohesion, as well as highlighting the Emirati heritage in celebrating the holy month by holding a series of seminars and evenings in neighborhood councils in which They represent vital platforms for constructive dialogue and the transfer of experiences between generations.
The symposium witnessed the participation of Professor Dr. Mustafa Muhammad Abdel Ghani, Vice President of Al-Azhar University and one of the guests of His Highness the President of the State, “may God protect him.” In his intervention, he addressed the faith values that the month of Ramadan promotes, such as piety, patience, giving, and compassion, explaining the role of fasting and collective worship in consolidating these values in the behavior of the individual and society.
He also answered the audience’s questions about the role of the Emirati family in investing in the Holy Month to instill religious and social values in the hearts of children, through good example, participation in worship, and enhancing the spirit of responsibility and belonging.
For his part, Dr. Rashid Al Mazrouei, a researcher and expert in folklore, reviewed the most prominent Emirati social customs and traditions inherited during Ramadan, such as Ramadan councils and group iftar tables, which reflect the spirit of solidarity and compassion. He stressed that this authentic heritage, with its Ramadan customs and traditions, contributes to strengthening national identity, building positive behaviors among members of society, and consolidating the values of cooperation and belonging.
The discussions revolved around several main topics, including considering Ramadan a school of faith values, its role in instilling values within the Emirati family, manifestations of community cohesion, as well as the Emirati heritage in building Ramadan customs.
The symposium activities were moderated by journalist Hilal Khalifa from Al-Qur’an Radio, who contributed to enriching the dialogue through his valuable questions and interventions that enhanced the contents and objectives of the symposium title, which resulted in a positive and constructive interaction between the guests and the audience present.
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