Dubai Cancels Ramadan Tent Permissions For 2021

by Yogita Chainani
Dubai Cancels Ramadan Tent Permissions For 2021

Dubai authorities are doing everything they can to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. After cancelling brunches and various other events, a new update has been announced for Ramadan in the emirate. The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has announced that all Ramadan tent permits in Dubai will be cancelled this year. Here’s everything you must know about it.

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Tents Outside Mosques, Homes And Public Places Will Not Be Allowed In 2021

A report in the Gulf News states that the IACAD will not be issuing permits for Ramadan tents outside mosques, homes and public places during Ramadan 2021. The order is issued by the authorities to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus and preventing large gatherings.

Before the pandemic struck us, mosques across the UAE hosted larger gatherings throughout Ramadan with people coming together to break the fast and share iftar. However, amid the pandemic, the permissions for tents and gatherings were cancelled in 2020, and the same ban will apply for Ramadan this year as well.

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IACAD Has Also Banned The Charitable Distribution Of Food During Ramadan 

Well, not only the tents but the IACAD has also banned the charitable distribution of food during Ramadan unless it is in collaboration with charities and institutions that are approved and licensed by the IACAD. It is to ensure the distribution complies with the latest Covid-19 protocols.

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In a statement issued by the IACAD, officials noted that the decision to cancel all permits for Ramadan tents was taken in keeping with instructions from the government.

In terms of the restrictions, the current Covid-19 constraints in Dubai include reduced capacities for restaurants and cafes, fitness centres, shopping malls, and indoor entertainment centres.