Culture
Emirati culture mainly revolves around the religion of Islam and traditional Arab, and Bedouin culture. Being a highly cosmopolitan society, the UAE has a diverse and vibrant culture. The influence of Islamic and Arab culture on its architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle are very prominent as well. Five times every day, Muslims are called to the prayer from the minarets of mosques which are scattered around the country. The weekend begins on Friday due to Friday being the holiest day for Muslims. Most Muslim majority countries have a Friday-Saturday or Thursday-Friday weekend.
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