By Malvika Garia
The holy month of Ramadan has been keenly observed by the Islamic community for centuries and holds significance as the “month of blessings” to many. Many Muslims engage in the act of fasting, which involves refraining from eating, drinking and smoking from sunrise till sunset, in order to foster values of forbearance, patience and humility. As the United Arab Emirates has a pre-dominant Muslim population, the public observance of the fast is a compulsory act regardless of religion and is observed nationwide in business practices as well as public places.
