– Interfaith iftar was hosted by the Neighborhood Growth Authority in collaboration with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Actions Division- Occasion was organised as a part of the #RamadanInDubai marketing campaign that was launched below the directives of Ahmed bin Mohammed
The Neighborhood Growth Authority (CDA) in Dubai, in collaboration with Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Actions Division, right now hosted the third version of ‘Dubai Iftar’ at Expo Metropolis Dubai.
The interfaith iftar occasion noticed folks from totally different faiths, together with spiritual leaders, collect collectively for a particular iftar meal. The occasion was additionally attended by Muslim students, UAE officers, senior officers from varied organisations, in addition to representatives from consular and diplomatic our bodies within the nation.
‘Dubai Iftar’ was organised as a part of the #RamadanInDubai marketing campaign that was launched below the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. Organised yearly, the iftar occasion goals to have fun the values of generosity and sharing, whereas additionally selling peaceable coexistence and social cohesion.
Commenting on the event, Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director Common of the Neighborhood Growth Authority in Dubai, mentioned the ‘Dubai Iftar’ occasion displays the spirit of tolerance and compassion that characterises the Holy Month, whereas additionally showcasing the spiritual and cultural range inside the UAE society.
“Our society is distinguished by its dedication to coexistence and spiritual freedom. These values are rooted in mutual respect and a dedication to safeguarding and integrating all members, regardless of their cultural or spiritual backgrounds. Ramadan provides us the prospect to resume our dedication to advancing our society’s improvement, strengthening bonds inside our neighborhood and enhancing the standard of lifetime of all society members,” HE Buhumaid mentioned.
She added: “This iftar, uniting representatives from various spiritual and cultural backgrounds, underscores our shared objective of safeguarding our society’s ongoing improvement. Social progress is not solely the responsibility of governments or organisations; it is a collective endeavour that requires lively involvement from all members of society. Whether or not by way of concepts, volunteerism, charitable actions, or supporting programmes addressing societal wants, everybody performs an important function.”
His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director Common of Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Actions Division, mentioned that the ‘Dubai Iftar’ occasion embodies the essence of Emirati tradition, which embraces coexistence and variety. He emphasised the distinctive social cloth of the UAE, significantly in Dubai, which is understood for its wealthy cultural range, with residents hailing from over 200 nationalities and talking quite a few languages.
He added that the occasion aligns with the imaginative and prescient of the UAE management and exemplifies the peaceable coexistence discovered within the UAE. “This initiative has gained substantial regional recognition for bringing folks of various faiths, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds collectively. By this gathering, we convey a message of affection, tolerance, and peace from Dubai to all sects and religions worldwide,” HE Al Muhairi mentioned.
Ahmed Khalfan Al Mansouri, Cultural Communication Advisor and Common Coordinator of Ramadan Actions in Dubai, mentioned that Al Wasl Plaza in Expo Metropolis Dubai was chosen as soon as once more because the venue for ‘Dubai Iftar’ on account of its symbolic significance as a beacon for connecting minds and civilisations worldwide. Moreover, the invitation was prolonged to incorporate a broader array of representatives from varied sects, religions, and members of the nation’s consular and diplomatic corps, he famous.
Launched by the Dubai Media Council, the #RamadanInDubai marketing campaign brings the private and non-private sectors collectively for the primary time for a unified celebration of the Holy Month.
The Dubai Media Council has tasked Model Dubai, the inventive arm of the Authorities of Dubai Media Workplace (GDMO), with overseeing the marketing campaign’s execution. The marketing campaign has been designed to carry to the neighborhood the distinctive spirit, magnificence and heat of Ramadan and share the wealthy cultural heritage and traditions which are an integral a part of celebrations through the Holy Month. The initiative additionally goals to create a novel atmosphere throughout town that captures the true essence of Ramadan, reflecting the genuine Emirati customs and traditions that make the event really particular.
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