Ramadan 2021: UAE issues Covid-19 safety rules

Door-to-door distribution of Iftar meals is not allowed.

Authorities in the UAE have issued Covid-19 safety guidelines that must be followed by residents during the holy month of Ramadan. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) listed out the safety rules in a video posted on Tuesday.

Social behaviour

– Group Iftars are restricted to members of the same family residing in the same house.

– Ramadan greetings must be exchanged via smart channels only – phones or social media.

– Avoid majlis gathering during Iftars.

– Avoid crowded shops and souqs.

– Iftar tents are not allowed.

– Quran copies or other gifts must not be distributed as gifts.

– Beggars must be reported to the authorities.

Iftar distribution (individuals)

– It is strictly forbidden to distribute door-to-door Iftar meals.

– Do not exchange food with family and neighbours.

– Do not send food to mosques.

Iftar distribution (institutions):

– Meals distribution to labour camps and communities can only be done through coordination between restaurants and the camp managers.

– Meals distribution is allowed only in open venues with the application of all preventive measures like social distancing.

– It is not allowed to distribute Iftar meals inside or in front of restaurants.

– Meals must be prepared according to the highest public health standards.

– Those preparing and handling food must undergo regular medical checks.

– Masks must be worn at all times.

– Meals must be distributed in single-use packages.

– Social distancing is must during packaging, wrapping, storing and distribution of meals.