
Ramadan and Eid in Numbers
From gym timings to calories, here are some figures to note
1.7 million
Free iftar meals provided by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation throughout Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region
44 degrees Celsius
The average temperature during the Holy Month according to Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
52 days
The extended length of this year’s SummerFest Abu Dhabi – the family-friendly edutainment event at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre running during Ramadan and Eid
3am
The time Dubai Sports World will stay open until during Ramadan to allow fasters time to workout
166 calories in 100g of that iftar buffet favourite, hummus
15 Dirhams
The cost of slaughtering a goat, a traditional iftar meat, at a Dubai Municipality-affiliated abattoir
Over 40
Different varieties of dates grown in the UAE
2.5 %
The percentage of one’s wealth Muslims should donate to those in need, also known as ‘zakat’
5 & 16
Expect Dhs5 million worth of prizes and vouchers in the 16th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises, including Ramadan and Eid promotions
3
The number of dates traditionally eaten to break the fast
5,000
Care packages to be distributed by Adopt-A-Camp to labourers in need this Ramadan