Consuming Of Food in Public During Ramadan Can Get you into Trouble In Dubai.
UAE Dubai
A person who eats or drinks in public during Ramadan, or encourages the act of consuming in public can face up to one month in prison or up to Dh2,000 fine." The same article also states that any shop that encourages the act of eating/drinking in public during the time of fast may be closed down for a month. Article 314 meanwhile gives the Minister of Interior the authority to shut down these shops.
UAE residents should read and understand the laws of the country. Residents should also stop relying on hearsay or assumptions; so they can avoid making mistakes that will merit legal action.
"People should understand that eating or drinking in public during Ramadan while it it still day is not allowed," he added.
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