{"id":68719,"date":"2023-03-22T20:58:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T16:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=68719"},"modified":"2023-03-22T20:58:10","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T16:58:10","slug":"dubai-ruler-pardons-almost-1000-prisoners-ahead-of-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/dubai-ruler-pardons-almost-1000-prisoners-ahead-of-ramadan\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Ruler Pardons Almost 1,000 Prisoners Ahead Of Ramadan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The tradition continues! Across the UAE, rulers order the release of a few hundred prisoners on the occasion of Ramadan. Thursday, March 23 is the first day of Ramadan in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p>The gesture of pardoning prisoners is a common practice in many Muslim countries during this time, as it embodies the spirit of forgiveness and compassion.<\/p>\n<h2>HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai ordered the release of 971 prisoners ahead of Ramadan<\/h2>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HHShkMohd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HHShkMohd<\/a> pardons 971 prisoners of different nationalities from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Dubai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Dubai<\/a>\u2019s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n<p>(Archive Photo)<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NenH5TYdrl\">https:\/\/t.co\/NenH5TYdrl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DBwgxKs8cR\">pic.twitter.com\/DBwgxKs8cR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DXBMediaOffice\/status\/1638489956279517184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 22, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Dubai&#8217;s Attorney General, Essam Issa Al-Humaidan, stated that the initiative aims to give the prisoners an opportunity to reintegrate into society and lead a normal life<\/h2>\n<p>The pardon comes as a reflection of the ruler&#8217;s keenness to reunite the pardoned individuals with their families and give them a fresh start in life.<\/p>\n<p>The Dubai Public Prosecution has partnered with Dubai Police to implement the legal procedures necessary to release the pardoned prisoners. The move is a testament to Dubai&#8217;s commitment to upholding human rights and ensuring justice.<\/p>\n<p>The pardoning of prisoners ahead of Ramadan clearly indicates Dubai&#8217;s efforts to promote unity and solidarity among its citizens and residents. It sends a powerful message of hope and mercy to those who may have made mistakes in the past and seeks to provide them with a chance to start anew.<\/p>\n<div id=\"title\" class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">\n<h2 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">The Lovin Dubai Show: Thursday Will Be The First Day Of Ramadan In The UAE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fhexo3gbAeE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The tradition continues! Across the UAE, rulers order the release of a few hundred prisoners on the occasion of Ramadan. Thursday, March 23 is the first day of Ramadan in the UAE. 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