Ramadan manifestations and activities in the Emirates regain its presence
The month of Ramadan 2022 comes to restore to Arab and Islamic countries their joy and their ability to practice the worship, rituals and social customs that were associated with the holy month, after the Covid-19 pandemic in the past two years obscured many of the manifestations associated with it, and changed the atmosphere that accompanies it.
While Ramadan this year is witnessing a decline in infection rates with the virus, which led to the lifting of many restrictions and measures that were imposed by countries around the world to limit the spread of Covid-19.
For its part, the UAE announced earlier several promising measures, most notably:
The resumption of the activity of fasting iftar tents for the month of Ramadan, with the need to obtain prior permits and the need to design the tents in the form of an open canopy in all aspects or air-conditioned in line with the rise in temperatures, provided that the tent carries all the required safety and prevention systems, in addition to a commitment to apply a physical distance of one meter between People and opening the tent two hours before breakfast, providing security guards or volunteers to organize the entry and exit process, providing posters for all entrances and exits, and avoiding shaking hands.
The National Authority for Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management announced, last February, the return of the time interval between the call to prayer and the iqaamah to its pre-pandemic era, in addition to the return of the Qur’an to mosques in a limited number and on the condition of sterilization after each prayer.
The distance of one meter between worshipers in mosques and places of worship will also be maintained, and the muzzle will be worn.
It was decided to wear masks for closed areas and to be optional for open areas.
With regard to the economic and tourism sectors, it was decided to cancel physical distancing with the obligation to wear a mask in closed places, and to raise the absorptive capacity in tourist destinations in proportions decided by each emirate, which encouraged the return of many cultural and entertainment events in the country, and many hotels, restaurants and tourist facilities By launching many offers for breakfast or suhoor, and the accompanying activities and events for adults and children.
The decline in infection rates with Covid-19, and the tendency to lift the restrictions that it imposed on social life, also heralds the return of social relations and gatherings of family, family or friends, which are among the rituals associated with the month of Ramadan, and which Arab societies have missed during the past two years.
The return of normal life contributed to the smooth filming of the artistic and dramatic works that will be shown during the month of Ramadan, after they had been taking place during the past two years in a difficult atmosphere, and HIV infections were a reason for the exit of many artworks from the Ramadan show race as a result of their lack of completion in time.
Many cultural and artistic bodies in the country have announced the organization of rich events during the month of Ramadan, most of which are linked to the atmosphere that characterizes the holy month, such as evenings of religious singing, religious seminars, art exhibitions, exhibitions of handicrafts and heritage, and others.