Decorative lights at the beginning of Ramadan at sunset on Wednesday, outside Jerusalem's Old City. AP
Decorative lights at the beginning of Ramadan at sunset on Wednesday, outside Jerusalem's Old City. AP
Decorative lights at the beginning of Ramadan at sunset on Wednesday, outside Jerusalem's Old City. AP
Decorative lights at the beginning of Ramadan at sunset on Wednesday, outside Jerusalem's Old City. AP

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Ramadan

'Calmer and nicer': Muslims describe first few hours of Ramadan fast

Holy month habits differ from person-to-person and place-to-place, depending on spirituality and circumstance

Nada AlTaher
Nada AlTaher

March 23, 2023

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  • Arabic

While on a normal day, Kulthoum Samir regularly skips breakfast, on the first day of Ramadan she is craving it.

"I normally don't drink much water during the day but today my throat is so dry. I just want to eat because I can't," the 34 year-old civil engineer tells The National.

"It's mostly psychological," she says about the difficulty of adjusting to the first day of the month-long Ramadan fast, when Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk.

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On the other hand, 26-year-old humanitarian worker Alia Zaki says she is feeling "calmer and nicer", despite the changes to her morning routine.

"When I usually wake up, I have a warm cup of water and lemon. That's now gone. Then I go to the office and drink coffee. Gone," she said from Jerusalem.

"My trick for overcoming the first few days of caffeine withdrawal is to take a mild painkiller just before the fast begins at dawn," she says, laughing.

In Bahrain, the atmosphere was "spiritual" on the eve of the first day of Ramadan, a public relations executive who asked not be named told The National.

People receive free sweet drinks for iftar in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA
People receive free sweet drinks for iftar in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA
Muslim worshipers perform taraweeh prayers for Ramadan at Al Basha Mosque in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Muslim worshipers perform taraweeh prayers for Ramadan at Al Basha Mosque in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Policeman Ahmed fires a traditional Ramadan cannon to announce iftar in Cairo, Egypt. EPA
Policeman Ahmed fires a traditional Ramadan cannon to announce iftar in Cairo, Egypt. EPA
A girl at Quran recitation classes during Ramadan in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir. AP
A girl at Quran recitation classes during Ramadan in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir. AP
Confectioners prepare traditional sweets for Ramadan in the Sadria district of central Baghdad. AFP
Confectioners prepare traditional sweets for Ramadan in the Sadria district of central Baghdad. AFP
Muslim students offer prayers during Ramadan at an Islamic boarding school in Medan, Indonesia. AFP
Muslim students offer prayers during Ramadan at an Islamic boarding school in Medan, Indonesia. AFP
A Muslim woman views Canary Wharf in the City of London during an Iftar event at 22 Bishopsgate. EPA
A Muslim woman views Canary Wharf in the City of London during an Iftar event at 22 Bishopsgate. EPA
Morocco's King Mohammed VI and Crown Prince Moulay launch the nationwide Ramadan 1444 operation in the city of Sale, north of the capital Rabat, to assist five million disadvantaged Moroccans in Ramadan. AFP
Morocco's King Mohammed VI and Crown Prince Moulay launch the nationwide Ramadan 1444 operation in the city of Sale, north of the capital Rabat, to assist five million disadvantaged Moroccans in Ramadan. AFP
Volunteers prepare Ramadan pre-dawn suhoor meals for distribution in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Saturday. AFP
Volunteers prepare Ramadan pre-dawn suhoor meals for distribution in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Saturday. AFP
Afghanistan and Pakistan’s T20 teams pray together on the second day of Ramadan before play at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Afghanistan and Pakistan’s T20 teams pray together on the second day of Ramadan before play at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Worshippers attend prayers on the first Friday of the holy month at the Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara, Turkey. AFP
Worshippers attend prayers on the first Friday of the holy month at the Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara, Turkey. AFP
An iftar cannon is fired at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the first Friday of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
An iftar cannon is fired at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the first Friday of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
Muslims after Friday prayers at the Ali Jim'ale Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia. Reuters
Muslims after Friday prayers at the Ali Jim'ale Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia. Reuters
Men pray at the Grand Mosque, Khartoum. AP
Men pray at the Grand Mosque, Khartoum. AP
Prayers at the main mosque during Ramadan in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. EPA
Prayers at the main mosque during Ramadan in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. EPA
Worshippers after prayers on first day of Ramadan at the Kowloon Mosque in Hong Kong. AP
Worshippers after prayers on first day of Ramadan at the Kowloon Mosque in Hong Kong. AP
Visitors buy cotton candy at an entertainment area in Tripoli. AFP
Visitors buy cotton candy at an entertainment area in Tripoli. AFP
Muslims break their fast in a street in Abidjan in Ivory Coast. EPA
Muslims break their fast in a street in Abidjan in Ivory Coast. EPA
Palestinians celebrate the lighting of Ramadan lanterns in Jerusalem's Old City. EPA
Palestinians celebrate the lighting of Ramadan lanterns in Jerusalem's Old City. EPA
A street lit up for Ramadan in the West End of London. EPA
A street lit up for Ramadan in the West End of London. EPA
Ukrainian Muslims break their fast at the Ar-Rahma Mosque in Kyiv. EPA
Ukrainian Muslims break their fast at the Ar-Rahma Mosque in Kyiv. EPA
Muslims gather for free Iftar meals at Sheikh Abdul Qader Gilani mosque in Baghdad. AP
Muslims gather for free Iftar meals at Sheikh Abdul Qader Gilani mosque in Baghdad. AP
Muslims gather before the Kaaba in Makkah as they perform the maghrib prayer to mark the end of the first day of fasting at the Grand Mosque. AFP
Muslims gather before the Kaaba in Makkah as they perform the maghrib prayer to mark the end of the first day of fasting at the Grand Mosque. AFP
Muslims seated for iftar in Adiyaman, Turkey. EPA
Muslims seated for iftar in Adiyaman, Turkey. EPA
A volunteer prepares iftar food at the Data Darbar shrine in Lahore, Pakistan. AFP
A volunteer prepares iftar food at the Data Darbar shrine in Lahore, Pakistan. AFP
A Palestinian woman reads the Quran during the first day of Ramadan, at Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. Reuters
A Palestinian woman reads the Quran during the first day of Ramadan, at Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. Reuters
People look through binoculars and a telescope to view the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan, in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
People look through binoculars and a telescope to view the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan, in Najaf, Iraq. Reuters
Prayers at Al Bidya Mosque in Fujairah, the oldest mosque in the UAE, a day before Ramadan. Leslie Pableo for The National
Prayers at Al Bidya Mosque in Fujairah, the oldest mosque in the UAE, a day before Ramadan. Leslie Pableo for The National
Women pray during the first evening of Ramadan at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo, Indonesia. Reuters
Women pray during the first evening of Ramadan at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo, Indonesia. Reuters
Members of the Muslim Scout Association play drums during events to mark the beginning of the holy fasting month, in Sidon, Lebanon. Reuters
Members of the Muslim Scout Association play drums during events to mark the beginning of the holy fasting month, in Sidon, Lebanon. Reuters
Worshippers perform taraweeh evening prayers at Al Azhar Mosque, in Cairo. Reuters
Worshippers perform taraweeh evening prayers at Al Azhar Mosque, in Cairo. Reuters
A tent mosque set up after February's powerful earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey. EPA
A tent mosque set up after February's powerful earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey. EPA
A man sits inside a mosque on the first day of Ramadan, in Marikina, the Philippines. AP
A man sits inside a mosque on the first day of Ramadan, in Marikina, the Philippines. AP
The first morning prayers of Ramadan at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
The first morning prayers of Ramadan at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
A Palestinian man sells traditional Ramadan lanterns, called fanous, in Gaza City. EPA
A Palestinian man sells traditional Ramadan lanterns, called fanous, in Gaza City. EPA
A woman shops for Ramadan decorations, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
A woman shops for Ramadan decorations, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
Abu Dhabi's Bani Hashim Mosque, on the first morning of Ramadan. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi's Bani Hashim Mosque, on the first morning of Ramadan. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

"I'm actually really looking forward to Ramadan this month. The weather is better, the working hours are short. It's an exciting Ramadan," she says, adding that the only real bother for her is not having her first cup of coffee in the morning.

"But other than that, I don't feel it affecting me psychologically. It's an important month for cleansing and being spiritual."

In north-western Syria, the situation is far worse.

Having already suffered from a dire economic situation after 12 years of civil war and the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left 52,000 people dead in Turkey and Syria last month, trying to find food for the day is a part of life.

"Apart from the humanitarian assistance that some people receive, resources are scarce. The weather is also difficult. It's raining and cold," Abdel Mueen, 55, told The National.

"I remember back when during the good days, we used to feast on lamb and chicken. Today, buying a kilo of onions requires its own budget. Everything else has also gotten more expensive.

"People from more than one family today come together to buy one chicken among them in celebration of the first day of Ramadan.

"God help us. We say Ramadan Kareem to all anyway."

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  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

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October 13-14 KartZone (complimentary trials)

December 14-16 The Gulf 12 Hours Endurance race

March 5 Yas Marina Circuit Karting Enduro event

March 8-9 UAE Rotax Max Challenge

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Zayed Sustainability Prize
FIXTURES

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Friday
Sevilla v Levante (midnight)

Saturday
Athletic Bilbao v Real Sociedad (7.15pm)
Eibar v Valencia (9.30pm)
Atletico Madrid v Alaves (11.45pm)

Sunday
Girona v Getafe (3pm)
Celta Vigo v Villarreal (7.15pm)
Las Palmas v Espanyol (9.30pm)
Barcelona v Deportivo la Coruna (11.45pm)

Monday
Malaga v Real Betis (midnight)

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Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors

Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

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The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl, 48V hybrid

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 325bhp

Torque: 450Nm

Price: Dh289,000

New process leads to panic among jobseekers

As a UAE-based travel agent who processes tourist visas from the Philippines, Jennifer Pacia Gado is fielding a lot of calls from concerned travellers just now. And they are all asking the same question.  

“My clients are mostly Filipinos, and they [all want to know] about good conduct certificates,” says the 34-year-old Filipina, who has lived in the UAE for five years.

Ms Gado contacted the Philippines Embassy to get more information on the certificate so she can share it with her clients. She says many are worried about the process and associated costs – which could be as high as Dh500 to obtain and attest a good conduct certificate from the Philippines for jobseekers already living in the UAE. 

“They are worried about this because when they arrive here without the NBI [National Bureau of Investigation] clearance, it is a hassle because it takes time,” she says.

“They need to go first to the embassy to apply for the application of the NBI clearance. After that they have go to the police station [in the UAE] for the fingerprints. And then they will apply for the special power of attorney so that someone can finish the process in the Philippines. So it is a long process and more expensive if you are doing it from here.”

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4. Daniil Medvedev (RUS) 5,705
5. Dominic Thiem (AUT) 5,025
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7. Alexander Zverev (GER) 2,945 (-1)
8. Matteo Berrettini (ITA) 2,670 ( 1)
9. Roberto Bautista (ESP) 2,540 ( 1)
10. Gaël Monfils (FRA) 2,530 ( 3)
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12. Fabio Fognini (ITA) 2,290
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16. Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 2,000
17. Karen Khachanov (RUS) 1,840 (-9)
18. Alex De Minaur (AUS) 1,775
19. John Isner (USA) 1,770 (-2)
20. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 1,747 ( 7)

Dates for the diary

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  • September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
  • October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
  • October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
  • November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
  • December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
  • February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
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Engine: Dual 180kW and 300kW front and rear motors

Power: 480kW

Torque: 850Nm

Transmission: Single-speed automatic

Price: From Dh359,900 ($98,000)

On sale: Now

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Stars: Toni Collette, Bella Heathcote, David Wenham, Omari Hardwick   

Director: Minkie Spiro

Rating:2/5

Film: In Syria
Dir: Philippe Van Leeuw
Starring: Hiam Abbass, Diamand Bo Abboud, Mohsen Abbas and Juliette Navis
Verdict: Four stars

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Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Power: 650hp at 6,750rpm

Torque: 800Nm from 2,500-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Fuel consumption: 11.12L/100km

Price: From Dh796,600

On sale: now

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THE CLOWN OF GAZA

Director: Abdulrahman Sabbah 

Starring: Alaa Meqdad

Rating: 4/5

Managing the separation process

  • Choose your nursery carefully in the first place
  • Relax – and hopefully your child will follow suit
  • Inform the staff in advance of your child’s likes and dislikes.
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  • The longer you stay, the more upset your child will become. As difficult as it is, walk away. Say a proper goodbye and reassure your child that you will be back
  • Be patient. Your child might love it one day and hate it the next
  • Stick at it. Don’t give up after the first day or week. It takes time for children to settle into a new routine.And, finally, don’t feel guilty.  
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T20 squad against Ireland and England: Kohli (c), Dhawan, Rohit, Rahul, Raina, Pandey, Dhoni, Karthik, Chahal, Kuldeep, Sundar, Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah, Pandya, Kaul, Umesh.

ODI squad against England: Kohli (c), Dhawan, Rohit, Rahul, Shreyas, Rayudu, Dhoni, Karthik, Chahal, Kuldeep, Sundar, Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah, Pandya, Kaul, Umesh

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The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

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UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

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Dr Ayham Ammora, scientist and business executive

Ali Azeem, business leader

Tony Booth, professor of education

Lord Browne, former BP chief executive

Dr Mohamed El-Erian, economist

Professor Wyn Evans, astrophysicist

Dr Mark Mann, scientist

Gina MIller, anti-Brexit campaigner

Lord Smith, former Cabinet minister

Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster

 

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The Al Barzakh Festival takes place on Wednesday and Thursday at 7.30pm in the Red Theatre, NYUAD, Saadiyat Island. Tickets cost Dh105 for adults from platinumlist.net

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Results

Stage seven

1. Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates, in 3:20:24

2. Adam Yates (GBR) Ineos Grenadiers, at 1s

3. Pello Bilbao (ESP) Bahrain-Victorious, at 5s

General Classification

1. Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates, in 25:38:16

2. Adam Yates (GBR) Ineos Grenadiers, at 22s

3. Pello Bilbao (ESP) Bahrain-Victorious, at 48s

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Brief scores:

Kashima Antlers 0

River Plate 4

Zuculini 24', Martinez 73', 90 2', Borre 89' (pen)

Global Fungi Facts

• Scientists estimate there could be as many as 3 million fungal species globally
• Only about 160,000 have been officially described leaving around 90% undiscovered
• Fungi account for roughly 90% of Earth's unknown biodiversity
• Forest fungi help tackle climate change, absorbing up to 36% of global fossil fuel emissions annually and storing around 5 billion tonnes of carbon in the planet's topsoil

'Avengers: Infinity War'
Dir: The Russo Brothers
Starring: Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Robert Downey Junior, Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen
Four stars

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Iraq 1-0 UAE

Iraq Hussein 28’

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Updated: March 23, 2023, 9:53 AM`
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