I should say, Eid Mubarak, since Ramadan is almost over on Thursday...
Goodbye 6 hours duty, hello again 8 hours duty....
For those who are not aware about Ramadan in Muslim country...
"Ramadan in Arabic is the 9th month of Islamic calendar, and the month wherein Quran (bible of Islamic religion)was revealed. Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five Pillars of Islam".
To those living in GCC countries, everybody knows that during daytime, it is not allowed to eat in public as a sign of respect to those who are fasting. Moreover, most of the restaurants are closed and will only open at Ifthar (evening time) which is around 7:15pm. There will be a corresponding fines if the government authorities seen you from eating or drinking in public. Children are exempted of course but parents must be considerate of being seen in public.
Actually, if we will just study the Islamic religion, there are so many good things that really makes sense. This is why, i don't believe that those terrorists are really muslim because the real one and if a firm believer of Quran, they will never do such bad crimes.
Also, Ramadan is also about Charity, they call it "Zakat" in Arabic - to give a percentage of your income to the poor. Most of the UAE locals are generous, they always provide free food during Ifthar at the mosque and give money to the poor. It keeps me wonder why the world misunderstood the Muslims, they are good people.
Living in Dubai for quite more than a decade, the UAE Nationals i know are the most kind and generous.Perhaps, Muslims are getting generalized against other Arabs in GCC countries who misbehaved and the world forgot others who did good to people.
Anyway, for me, Ramadan may not be the best month of the year because it is also the hottest season. Overall, i still wish it is always Ramadan:)
Well, on the side note, since Ramadan is almost over i can have my morning coffee again at my desk and eat my "baon" or any "chichiria" :) I will just miss going home at 3pm.
Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim brothers!!!
May Allah bless you more!!!!
