Many were surprised when Eid in Dubai was announced to start on August 30, 2011, but even amidst the surprise and unexpectedness, my brain had started whirring: what am I going to wear, and what will I get to eat? Every Eid, I've a standing invitation to squat at my...

The kind of iftars I like going to, are with friends...and if at their homes, even better. Not for any other reason, but even though I don't fast, I believe it's a much more personal way of sharing an important time of the day with friends and family. It's like Christmas...