 Hi guys! You are watching OxyVlogs. I'm currently in Crimea in a very beautiful place. If you watched my previous video, you know that I came here to attend one business conference and I'm going back to Dubai in two days where Ramadan will start soon. So I decided to make this video about Ramadan and if you are new to the UAE and you don't know what it means, keep watching this video. Ramadan will start on the 17th of May and will last till June 15th. So let me tell you what you need to know and how to behave during this time. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and all Muslims around the world fast between sunrise and sunset. They don't eat, they don't drink, they don't smoke, they shouldn't even brush their teeth. They cannot put anything into their mouth. They pray five times a day and they give a certain percentage of their wealth to charity. This way Muslims learn about self-discipline, restraint and how to appreciate what they have. But fasting is not only about physical restraint, it's also about actions, words and mental thoughts. So who must fast? For Muslims everyone is required to fast but there are some exceptions like pregnant women, small kids and ill people because it can cause some health complications. If there is a break during the fast you have to wake up those missing days after Ramadan. Non-Muslims are not required to fast but they should respect the local culture and they're not allowed to eat, drink, smoke and listen to loud music in public places during that daylight time. It's very important to behave appropriately during Ramadan. Even if you're not Muslim you should dress modestly, you should cover your knees, shoulders and chest. You shouldn't listen loud music while driving and know public displays of affection. So what is Iftar? Iftar is a meal when Muslims break the fast after sunset and if your Muslim friend invites you for Iftar dinner you shouldn't refuse and say for example I'm not hungry or I'm on a diet because it's not appropriate. And the second meal which is called Sahur is technically the meal which Muslims have before sunrise, before they start fasting. Most bars and night clubs are closed during Ramadan and those clubs or bars that are still open they serve alcohol only after the sun has set. Working hours during Ramadan are shorter as per the law doesn't matter if you're Muslim or not you work six hours but also it's important to know and respect your Muslim colleagues and you shouldn't eat your lunch at your desk or even in the office. Or just try to avoid lunch in the office or try to find some quiet place. So guys this were main things you need to know about Ramadan. The Ramadan will end around 15th of June. Try to follow the traditions, religion and be polite and respect other culture. And thank you for watching if you have any questions please let me know in the comments below. Don't forget to hit the like under this video and I will see you very soon. Bye-bye!