May 27, 2017, 2:56 am
Last edit by: Zol
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
Ramadan is a holy month to Muslims and also a joyous and spiritual time. I am concentrating upon that which most effects Non-Muslims during Ramadan.
When is Ramadan?
Because the Muslim´calendar is a lunar calendar the date in the Julian, or solar, calendar changes every year. Each year it is about 11 days earlier than the previous year.
Ramadan 2017 is 27 May to 25 June.
Ramadan 2018 is 16 May to 14 June (expected)
When does Ramadan actually start?
The Muslim day starts at sunset and continues to sunset. Sightings for the new moon are taken at sunset and when sighted the month of Ramadan has started. Fasting begins later in the Muslim day at sunrise. Thus if Ramadan starts on June 6th then it is the sighting of the new moon at sunset on June 5th that marks the official start.
Are there exceptions to the rules?
There are exceptions to fasting rules such as the aged, sick, pregnant women, travellers, etc.
Some branches of Islam demand payment of a fine or a penance, such as feeding the poor, for breaking the fast whilst other branches do not. In some branches of Islam travellers may voluntarily choose to continue fasting whilst other branches forbid fasting whilst travelling.
When does Fasting take place?
From Sunrise to Sunset (Dawn to Dusk). The latter could cause serious health problems for those who live at latitude 48.5 or greater. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight for an explanation.
How does Ramadan affect EK?
EK adheres to the rules of Ramadan.
Food is always available inside the airport and on all flights. This is because of the traveller rules.
Non alcoholic drinks are always available both in the airport and on all flights.
Alcohol is available at Dubai International Airport as normal. There could be restrictions during day-time. In every respect, service is unchanged throughout EK.
Duty free alcohol is available at DDF.
How does Ramadan affect the UAE?
If you leave the airport during Ramadan please remember
1) It is extremely offensive, and in some Muslim countries, a criminal offence, to be seen eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum in public during the period of fasting.
2) Most hotel outlets wlil function as normal but without music till after sunset, other outlets might restrict the sale of alcohol till after sunset.
Want to know more?
https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...ce-for-ramadan
http://www.thenational.ae/uae/ramada...nth-in-the-uae
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
Ramadan is a holy month to Muslims and also a joyous and spiritual time. I am concentrating upon that which most effects Non-Muslims during Ramadan.
When is Ramadan?
Because the Muslim´calendar is a lunar calendar the date in the Julian, or solar, calendar changes every year. Each year it is about 11 days earlier than the previous year.
Ramadan 2017 is 27 May to 25 June.
Ramadan 2018 is 16 May to 14 June (expected)
When does Ramadan actually start?
The Muslim day starts at sunset and continues to sunset. Sightings for the new moon are taken at sunset and when sighted the month of Ramadan has started. Fasting begins later in the Muslim day at sunrise. Thus if Ramadan starts on June 6th then it is the sighting of the new moon at sunset on June 5th that marks the official start.
Are there exceptions to the rules?
There are exceptions to fasting rules such as the aged, sick, pregnant women, travellers, etc.
Some branches of Islam demand payment of a fine or a penance, such as feeding the poor, for breaking the fast whilst other branches do not. In some branches of Islam travellers may voluntarily choose to continue fasting whilst other branches forbid fasting whilst travelling.
When does Fasting take place?
From Sunrise to Sunset (Dawn to Dusk). The latter could cause serious health problems for those who live at latitude 48.5 or greater. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight for an explanation.
How does Ramadan affect EK?
EK adheres to the rules of Ramadan.
Food is always available inside the airport and on all flights. This is because of the traveller rules.
Non alcoholic drinks are always available both in the airport and on all flights.
Alcohol is available at Dubai International Airport as normal. There could be restrictions during day-time. In every respect, service is unchanged throughout EK.
Duty free alcohol is available at DDF.
How does Ramadan affect the UAE?
If you leave the airport during Ramadan please remember
1) It is extremely offensive, and in some Muslim countries, a criminal offence, to be seen eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum in public during the period of fasting.
2) Most hotel outlets wlil function as normal but without music till after sunset, other outlets might restrict the sale of alcohol till after sunset.
Want to know more?
https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...ce-for-ramadan
http://www.thenational.ae/uae/ramada...nth-in-the-uae
The Ramadan Master Thread - 27 May to 25 June 2017
May 27, 2017, 8:19 am
#32
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Ramadan rules are relaxing with each year in Dubai as especially as the month moves toward the tourist season it seems. This year all bars and most brunches are business as normal even through the day. No music or dancing at night and obviously no eating or drinking in public but other than that it's business as usual.
Abu Dhabi and Qatar have always been more conservative and therefore it's no surprise that QR and EY lounges don't serve booze during daylight ours. It's not so much an airline thing but more to do with their respective governments.
Abu Dhabi and Qatar have always been more conservative and therefore it's no surprise that QR and EY lounges don't serve booze during daylight ours. It's not so much an airline thing but more to do with their respective governments.
May 23, 2018, 12:57 am
#33
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Hi everyone -
Quick question regarding alcohol service on EK flights during Ramadan: does this stop on all intra-Gulf flights? I know that they don't offer drinks on all Saudi flights year-round, but does this get extended to other destinations like KWI and MCT during Ramadan or are drinks only served when doors are closed/inflight?
Thanks for your help!
khabah
Quick question regarding alcohol service on EK flights during Ramadan: does this stop on all intra-Gulf flights? I know that they don't offer drinks on all Saudi flights year-round, but does this get extended to other destinations like KWI and MCT during Ramadan or are drinks only served when doors are closed/inflight?
Thanks for your help!
khabah
May 23, 2018, 2:24 am
#34
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: UK/AU
Programs: QF P1 + LTS, EK Gold, BAEC Gold, QR Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,139
Hi everyone -
Quick question regarding alcohol service on EK flights during Ramadan: does this stop on all intra-Gulf flights? I know that they don't offer drinks on all Saudi flights year-round, but does this get extended to other destinations like KWI and MCT during Ramadan or are drinks only served when doors are closed/inflight?
Thanks for your help!
khabah
Quick question regarding alcohol service on EK flights during Ramadan: does this stop on all intra-Gulf flights? I know that they don't offer drinks on all Saudi flights year-round, but does this get extended to other destinations like KWI and MCT during Ramadan or are drinks only served when doors are closed/inflight?
Thanks for your help!
khabah
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