Covid UAE: All Ramadan tent permits cancelled in Dubai

Dubai - The move is in line with nationwide efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai has cancelled all permits for Ramadan tents in the emirate this year in line with nationwide efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.

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IACAD on Tuesday announced that the move aims to prevent large gatherings where people may flout social distancing rules in place during the pandemic.

During the Holy Month, it is a norm for mosques to host social gatherings for workers and provide them with free meals during Iftar. The new instructions, however, have been put in place to protect public health and safety.

Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, executive director of the charitable sector, also added that, since a number of people and organisations like to volunteer for distribution during the Holy Month, they can do so only in collaboration with charities and institutions approved and licensed by the IACAD.