Spending Ramadan in Dubai, what you need to know!
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Spending Ramadan in Dubai, what you need to know!

Perhaps you’ve already booked your holiday to Dubai and realised the month of Ramadan falls on when you’ll be in Dubai. Maybe you haven’t booked yet but are wondering what it’s like to visit Dubai during Ramadan. I thought I’d put together this quick guide for those who want to know more and to help…

How to convert to Islam in Dubai by a convert
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How to convert to Islam in Dubai by a convert

If you’ve learnt about Islam and are curious about how to convert to Islam in Dubai? Then this is the article for you. Then you may also be wondering, where to convert to Islam in Dubai. Some also use the term reverting to Islam. I’ve done this process personally in Dubai, so I’ll give you…

Ramadan, Eid Clothes & Outfit ideas for 2023
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Ramadan, Eid Clothes & Outfit ideas for 2023

How should I dress for Ramadan? When is Eid in Dubai? What should I wear for Eid? So there are two Eid celebrated in Dubai and we’ll explain more about them below! So not to worry! We’ll answer all your questions about Eid and Ramadan along with all the dates for 2022 and not forgetting…

Bowl of Chicken Thareed with a spoon
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Emirati chicken Thareed (Salona) – A yummy & comforting dish

Thareed or tharid, also called Salona, is a tasty dish that is similar to a stew but with more flavour. Made up of meat, potatoes and vegetables plus Arabic spices. The dish has a rich Islamic history, as it was the favourite meal of Prophet Muhammad and is popular to serve for Iftar during Ramadan….

Shattaf meaning: The Middle Eastern Bidet & how to use it
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Shattaf meaning: The Middle Eastern Bidet & how to use it

Many people, when they first visit or move to the Middle East region, may wonder, “What on earth is that water gun next to the toilet?” It’s the Middle Eastern bidet! Also known as the bum gun! The Arabic word is Shattaf or Shatafa. If you’re curious to learn more. Such as where it originally…

A woman putting a hijab on for World Hijab Day
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World Hijab Day; 10 reasons why women wear the hijab

Since it’s World Hijab Day today on the 1st February, here is an explanation of why women to wear the hijab. You might be surprised by some of the reasons women choose to wear hijab and what wearing hijab means to them. Hopefully, even if you don’t wear hijab yourself or are perhaps thinking to…