Quick guide: Ramadan do's and don'ts

Quick guide: Ramadan do's and don'ts. Ramadan etiquette -- the do's and don'ts during the holy month. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv

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00:00Ramadan is a time of the year when Muslims worldwide observe a month of fasting and abstinence.

00:18In the UAE, people are encouraged to experience the essence of Ramadan by taking part in various

00:23activities, including iftar with friends and family and many charitable initiatives.

00:29Zakat, or the act of giving and sharing, is very important in Islam and is even more significant

00:35during Ramadan.

00:36It is also important to be extra careful when driving during Ramadan.

00:40Statistics show there are more road accidents around this time of the year.

00:44For non-Arabic expatriates, here are some phrases and greetings that are often used

00:49during Ramadan.

00:50It is also very important to take note of the things prohibited during Ramadan.

00:59Don't eat and drink in public during the day.

01:02You shouldn't even smoke or chew gum.

01:04Don't curse and swear, especially in public, and don't show any inappropriate excitement

01:10with singing or dancing.

01:11Don't play loud music.

01:13Don't wear revealing or tight clothes in public.

01:15Try to be more modest and respectful, as Ramadan is a time for contemplation, reflection

01:22and religious and spiritual purification.

01:24Knowing the customs and practices during Ramadan will also help you discover a part of the

01:29Muslim lifestyle you had not known before.

01:32Following the do's and don'ts will certainly bring a harmonious and spiritual experience

01:36for everyone.

01:45Ramadan Mubarak.

01:46Ramadan Mubarak.