I love Fridays in Abu Dhabi! Friday in Arabic means “Gathering or Jumaa day”. While the Muslims are called to pray 5 times a day, on Fridays, they gather in a Mosque, or any gathering space, for the special noon prayer called Jumaa prayer, and to listen to the special sermon delivered by the Mosque […]
National Day – Celebrating 40 years!
December 2, 1971 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is formed Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the first President This momentous occasion celebrated the joining of initially 6 different emirates (equivalent to principalities): Abu Dhabi (the capital) Ajman Dubai Fujairah Sharjah Umm al-Quwain Ras Al-Khaimah (joined the UAE in Feb. 1972) Each emirate is ruled by […]
Christmas in an Arab country
No Walmart has not opened here in Abu Dhabi, I’m actually in our version of a Super Walmart – Carrefour. It is only Nov 20th and yes those are christmas trees and decorations! I couldn’t believe it myself! Now, real trees are not readily available here but artificial ones are for sure! The girls were […]