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Alserkal Rhythm of Peace will be performed by Kuwaiti composer and vocalist Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi on March 15. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

Late night things to do during Ramadan in the UAE

Isha prayers are held at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi during last year's Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

UAE prayer and iftar times for Ramadan 2025

Ramadan Arcade will host tournaments in several table-top games, including carrom. Photo: Manarat Al Saadiyat

Ramadan 2025: Cultural events to attend in UAE during the holy month

Ramadan has plenty of specific greetings you can share with family and friends. EPA

Seven ways to wish someone a blessed Ramadan

Alserkal Rhythm of Peace will be performed by Kuwaiti composer and vocalist Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi on March 15. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

Late night things to do during Ramadan in the UAE

Isha prayers are held at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi during last year's Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

UAE prayer and iftar times for Ramadan 2025

Ramadan Arcade will host tournaments in several table-top games, including carrom. Photo: Manarat Al Saadiyat

Ramadan 2025: Cultural events to attend in UAE during the holy month

Ramadan has plenty of specific greetings you can share with family and friends. EPA

Seven ways to wish someone a blessed Ramadan

Alserkal Rhythm of Peace will be performed by Kuwaiti composer and vocalist Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi on March 15. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

Late night things to do during Ramadan in the UAE

Isha prayers are held at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi during last year's Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

UAE prayer and iftar times for Ramadan 2025

Ramadan Arcade will host tournaments in several table-top games, including carrom. Photo: Manarat Al Saadiyat

Ramadan 2025: Cultural events to attend in UAE during the holy month

Ramadan has plenty of specific greetings you can share with family and friends. EPA

Seven ways to wish someone a blessed Ramadan

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Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers in Dubai

Abra captains prepare to break their fast during Ramadan while their boats are moored on Dubai Creek. Antonie Robertson / The National

How abra captains on Dubai Creek break their fast with a quiet iftar

Some gather in small groups on the boats to eat simple meals together

President Sheikh Mohamed receives teachers and pupils to celebrate Ramadan

UAE Ramadan dining rules have changed, but some courtesies remain

Underprivileged families and workers in the UAE receive free iftar meals

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The Al Maqta Iftar cannon, operated by Abu Dhabi Police’s Police Legacy Department. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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Jumeirah Grand Mosque in Dubai illuminated with special projections to celebrate Ramadan. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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Asateer at Atlantis, The Palm is a UAE Ramadan staple. Photo: Atlantis The Palm

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UAE Food Bank aims to deliver seven million meals during Ramadan

President Sheikh Mohamed presents Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with historic award

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Emirati actors Omar Al Mulla, left, and Mansoor Al Feeli in Al Boom. Photo: Abu Dhabi TV

Second season of Al Boom 'puts Emirati culture in international context'

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Windsor Castle hosts its first open iftar

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Residents speak to a soldier during Israeli military's raids on the Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps in the occupied West Bank. EPA

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