Readers capture the essence of Ramadan in the UAE through pictures

Ramadan is keeping reader photographers busy, as they explore a quieter, more reflective side of the UAE. Although life in the UAE maintains its usual pace, with some malls open till 2am and plenty of night souqs and bazaars, those who prefer to get away from the city lights and reconnect with Nature have several options open to them as well. Gulf News reader photographers shared their Ramadan experiences from around the country. Editor’s note: Send us your picture essays at readers@gulfnews.com.

Danish Naduthodi’s picture is of the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, in Abu Dhabi during the evening hours. The mosque holds the UAE’s largest iftar, as it hosts more than 35,000 people every day in Ramadan.

Manoj Kumar V. K. captured this image just before iftar outside a mosque at Dubai Investment Park. He said: “I composed this photograph, keeping in mind the golden triangle rule of photography, the patterns, and excellent colours”.

A morning visit to Al Qudra Lake in Dubai, after suhour, gave Noushad Seena a surprise. He said: “I was searching for the right frame, and came across this wonderful scene of an Arabian oryx”.

Zohaib Anjum captured this image of Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah from the rooftop of a building. The structure’s Turkish Ottoman design is clearly visible in this aerial shot.

Gangadhar Krishna took this picture when he visited the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. He said: “It was dusk and after we conducted a tour of the place, I chanced upon this beautiful sight”.

Even in Ramadan, Dubai is a city that never sleeps. Shailender Sharma captured this view with his Canon 80D camera from the rooftop of a hotel, and said: “I loved looking at the city lights and the view was mesmerising”.