UAE culture: traditions, features
UAE culture
Like many other states in this region, the UAE was at a certain point in its history dependent on the Ottoman Sultanate, and therefore the traditions and customs of the indigenous people were closely intertwined with the Turkish ones. The resulting vibrant and distinctive UAE culture, in addition to shopping and beach vacations, is one of the great reasons to spend your holidays or vacations there..
Muslim traditions
The United Arab Emirates is a state where Islam is professed and its traditions are firmly respected. Local residents dress in full accordance with Muslim laws, and there are recommended norms for tourists in both dress and behavior. You should not offend the feelings of believers by appearing in the city in too revealing outfits, despite the heat. Photo sessions are also best done either with the consent of local residents, or trying to keep none of them in the frame..
It is also worthwhile to be careful about the fulfillment by Muslims of their religious traditions. Times of daily prayer and the holy month of Ramadan are times when you shouldn't eat or smoke in public.
The most-most
The culture of the UAE has undergone some changes in recent decades, concerning, in particular, construction and architecture. Today sheikhs strive to erect skyscrapers, hotels, shopping centers and even fountains in Arab cities, which have the indispensable epithet "the most" in the description of the building. The tallest skyscraper in the world, the largest mall and the most grandiose fountain are located here. In Dubai, on the territory of the constant outrageous heat, they even created an artificial ski resort where you can ski in the most real winter conditions..
New mosques are being built for believers in the local community, each of which is becoming another landmark in the culture of the UAE. One of these buildings is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, built at the beginning of the 21st century in the capital of Abu Dhabi. Just a few facts about the new wonder of the world, and the mosque appears to be the most grandiose construction of our time:
- At least 40 thousand believers can pray in the Sheikh Zayed Mosque at the same time.
- Only marble was used in the construction of the mosque.
- The building houses a chandelier weighing up to 12 tons. This is one of the largest chandeliers in the world..
- The largest carpet on the planet covers the floor of the mosque. Its area is over 5600 sq. m, and this masterpiece weighs almost 47 tons.