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 citywide efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.
IACAD has announced that the move aims to prevent large gatherings where people may flout social distancing rules in place during the pandemic.
It’s the second year in a row that permits for iftar tents have been cancelled. However, iftar and suhoor will still be served in restaurants across the city, where social distancing will be in place, while last year many adapted with delivery iftars.