Ramadan Tents Back in UAE as Pandemic Restrictions Ease
The marquees have been cancelled for the past two years to prevent gatherings and limit the spread of the coronavirus.
On Monday, the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority said the tents would be reinstated.
“This comes in line with the national strategy to maintain public health and safety in light of the resumption of various public activities, and in support of the tireless efforts made at the country level to achieve sustainable recovery and restore normalcy,” it told Wam.
Ramadan is expected to begin on April 2, but the start date is to be confirmed by the UAE’s moon-sighting committee.
Prior to the pandemic, large tents were typically erected next to mosques and often provided meals to low-income workers.
In 2020, charitable organisations delivered iftar dishes directly to those in need rather than at tents or at mosques. The change was made necessary to avoid mass gatherings.
Source: The National News
