The holy month of Ramadan is different from previous years, as it accompanies unprecedented global precautionary measures, to reduce the repercussions of the spread of the new Corona virus (COFFED-19), which affected 10 habits related to the Holy Month, including going to mosques for Tarawih prayers, and performing the Umrah of Ramadan And, setting up Iftar tables and conducting family visits, to keep "Ramadan 2020" present in its religious spirituality, without many of its societal customs.
The first of the ten Ramadan customs that were followed during the holy month are to visit the mosques at every prayer, and to stay in them for some time to read what is available from the Holy Qur’an, besides being careful not to miss the Tarawih prayer in congregation to enjoy the recitation of the Imam and the sweetness of his voice in an atmosphere that creates more reverence and comfort Mental.
A visit to the Iftar cannon sites to hear its sound at the time of Morocco marks the fasting of the fasting people, one of the most prominent Ramadan customs affected this year as a result of the precautionary measures that do not allow any gatherings at any locations, as the cannons will only launch themselves without a public presence.
Ramadan tents are an integral part of Emirati traditions, and they embody the spirit of giving and human participation, where thousands of fasting people gather around Iftar tables in an atmosphere that reflects the values of solidarity and equality, and with the approach of the holy month of Ramadan, many individuals and institutions approach the monument of tents to become centers for establishing religious and social activities Throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
The Red Crescent Authority is also working to set up tents in various regions of the country to hold fasting Iftar banquets.
In view of the precautionary measures, Ramadan 2020 will be without tents or group Iftar tables, provided that charitable institutions limit themselves to distributing breakfast meals to needy families and workers in industrial areas.
One of the Ramadan habits preserved by the citizens and residents of the state is family feasts, which are visits that people consider an opportunity for more rapprochement, friendship and wombs, in a society known for tolerance and fraternity since ancient times, and it also represents an opportunity to showcase cooking skills and prepare traditional foods, but this year It will not be out of the range of family members due to the difficulty in exchanging visits due to the precautionary measures.
Usually, cafes were packed with celebrities after breakfast, as they mastered attracting them by conducting contests, presentations, and setting up large screens to watch various satellite TV programs, but this matter has become out of order this year, due to the same precautionary reasons.
This applies to the Ramadan councils "Al-Miles" or "Al-Diwaniya", which men attend in tents intended for visitors, especially among citizens and members of families and single tribes, where they enjoy reciting poems and poems, and reciting the Qur’an.
And every year the preparations were in the markets, malls and commercial stores, beginning early to celebrate Ramadan, where they are filled with various types of goods and foodstuffs, as well as what clothes and gifts shops offer to offer large discounts in preparation for receiving the blessed Eid Al-Fitr, but the matter will be different this year due to the limited movement People adhere to the sterilization dates.
Despite the limited return decisions to open some shopping malls and supermarkets, according to strict precautionary measures and controls, this year will be without crowds, and no shopping festivals.
Ramadan is well-known in the country for a series of lectures, competitions, seminars and religious events that take place at the level of the emirates, whether in mosques or in various conference centers, but the majority of these activities will be limited this year to be held through platforms, smart applications and closed circuits, most notably the smart preaching platform launched by The General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments during the holy month of Ramadan to talk about the provisions of fasting and acts of worship.
For the first time, the month of Ramadan passes to citizens and residents without going to the Holy Land to perform the pilgrimage for the month of Ramadan, which is performed by millions of Muslims annually, especially in the last ten days of the holy month, which has led to huge pilgrimage campaigns and tourism companies.
Ramadan cannon
The Ramadan cannon in the UAE is considered one of the most distinguished traditions of the holy month, and the sound of the cannon can be heard announcing the time of breaking the fast or catching it, after about 10 kilometers.
The cannon is launched in various areas across the country, the most prominent of which is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
This tradition is of great importance, especially for children, especially since the sound of the boom means joy and excitement for them, in addition to being authorized to allow them to eat sweets and other meals prepared for them.