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UAE Unity In Diversity
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Unity In Diversity
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Religions In UAE
Religion is a very important component of UAE society. It is the basis of their culture, their political system and their way of life. Although Islam is the official religion of the country, the United Arab Emirates have always advocated freedom of religion. Today, about 80% of the local population is Muslim, and 100% of the locals. There are about 8% Hindu, 5% Christians, and some Buddhist and Sikh minorities. This diversity reflects the very strong ethnic diversity of the UAE.
Culture
UAE Emiratis are predominantly Sunni Muslims and all social and political matters are driven by Sharia (Islamic) law.
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However, UAE is tolerant of other religions and accords religious freedom to the expatriate population. These religions primarily include Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Buddhism.
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Culture
Although Muslims can proselytise to those of other faiths, it is forbidden for those of other faiths to proselytise to Muslims. Muslims are not allowed to convert out of Islam and there are repercussions for those who actively try and encourage Muslims to convert to a different religion. As an example, here have been cases of individuals who have been held and then deported out of the UAE for distributing bibles. Although bibles are not in themselves illegal, giving them out to Muslims is.
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Major Celebrations
Jan 1st New Year – 1 day.
November 30th – Commemoration Day, which honours those who have given their lives for the UAE and lasts for one day.
December 2nd – National Day, which celebrates the union between the original six emirates in 1971 and the second emirate in 1972. The celebration lasts for 2 days.
Secular Celebrations
Israa wal Miraj Night – This is celebrated on the 27th day of the month of Rajab, month 7 in the Islamic calendar
Eid al-Fitr – This is a three-day celebration which commences two days after the start of Hajj (the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca). The start of Eid depends on the sighting of a new crescent moon.
Arafah Day – The Day of Arafah falls on the night day of Dhu Al Hijjah which is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It constitutes the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and preceeds Eid Al Adha. On this day, pilgrims make their way to Mount Arafah, the site in which Prophet Muhammad delivered his last stermon.
Secular Celebrations
Eid al-Adha – This is the final day of the three-day celebrations outlined above.
Hijri (Islamic Calendar) News Years Day – This refers to beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar which was initiated when the Prophet Muhammad migrated to Medina in 622 AD. The year 2017 corresponds to the Islamic date of AH 1438 – 1439. The ‘AH’ designation translates as ‘After Hijra’
Mawlid - Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday which lasts for one day and is observed in Rabi al’Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.
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Thank you!
Shukran!
Presented By: Saina Ahuja