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Ramadan in Dubai: How 2,000 iftar meal boxes are served daily to residents

The iftar box contains various delicious and nutritious items, including fresh salad, fruit, and mandi – a traditional rice dish with meat. To balance the diet, nutrient-rich beans are packed in the kit. Additionally, a delectable dessert is served to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Dates and water are provided for everyone to break the fast. A serving of laban, a refreshing yoghurt drink, completes the iftar box, providing a cool and soothing meal.

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Ramadan 2024: The power and blessing of dates

Dates play a crucial role in daily diets, but they become especially significant during Ramadan. These nutritious fruits not only mark the beginning of most worshippers’ iftar meals but are also incorporated into various desserts traditionally made during the holy month. Dates thrive extensively, with the UAE alone cultivating 160 varieties of the fruit. Additionally, the consumption of dates by Muslims mirrors the dietary habits of the Messenger of Allah  (PBUH).

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Wajir Barwaqo women tap into weaving for livelihood

These women from Barwaqo, a quiet native village in Wajir town, are tapping into tapestry weaving for income generation. They make colorful baskets, ladies’ bags, steering wheel covers, door mats, and various home interior decors for sale. 

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Ramadan in Gaza: lights in the shadow of hunger and war

For Palestinians in Gaza, this Ramadan is the hardest one they have ever had to live through. 2.3 million people are on the brink of famine, 80% of them have had to flee multiple times to seek safety from the constant bombings. More than 60% have nothing but piles of rubble to call their homes, and over 100,000 people have been killed or severely injured. CARE has asked internally displaced people living in tents in Rafah what Ramadan means to them.

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Farmer adapts agro-farming in Wajir’s precarious hinterland

Tapping into agro farming, Noordin is changing the narrative in a bold move that seeks to set the pace for businesses from the region that can survive the adversities of climate change. Indeed, he is one of the few agriprenuers to watch out in this part of climate devastated Horn of Africa region.

Ramadan, Religion

Ramadan is back!!!

Let’s try to gain all the spiritual benefits of this holy month. Fasting is a lesson in patience and self-control. It builds strong will power, sincerity and devotion as it gives us the strength to overcome our human cravings and temptations and restore the command of our souls over our bodies. It feeds the soul with freedom, dignity and awe. It gives us peace, serenity and devotion.

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