Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until sunset. Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality.

I was fortunate to spend 3 weeks in Dubai for work during Ramadan a few years ago. Being one to totally immerse himself in the local culture, I decide to respect the local custom and fast between sunrise and sunset.

I was invited to a couple of feasts and all I can say is WOW, the experience was something I had not expected... totally out of this world. The aromas and colours from the food and non alcoholic beverages was well worth the wait during the day.

I did not take too many photos of the feasts out of respect for my hosts, so here are a potpourri of my stay in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Enjoy!

More information on Ramadan can be found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan