The highlight of the festival programme during the 'Month of Giving' will feature the world's largest charity collection box measuring a staggering five metres by twelve metres located in China Court. Visitors will be able to make donations in aid of Beit Al Khair Society throughout the month into the charity box which is set to enter The Guinness Book of World Records as the largest ever recorded.
From the 5th to the 23rd of October and following Eid Al Fitr, until 7th November, Ibn Battuta has also partnered with the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding to host the Open Doors, Open Minds initiative, providing the opportunity for visitors to experience authentic Arabian culture and hospitality and meet with UAE nationals. Special mosque tours will take place three days a week at 10am with extra tours planned in the evenings after prayer times. As part of the programme, visitors will also have the opportunity to register for an exclusive invitation to an authentic Iftar dinner, to be hosted throughout the month by UAE nationals at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in Bastakiya on Al Seef Road.
Commenting on the variety of activities lined up for visitors to Ibn Battuta Mall during Ramadan, Colin Fenton, Mall Manager commented: 'We are very excited about the range of activities which shoppers can look forward to during Ramadan. We hope to make this month special to mall visitors and offer them a true taste of Arabian culture. As Ramadan is a time for consideration and generosity it is only fitting that we should also plan a large-scale charity event - one which promises to set new records.'
'Besides the activities with the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, we are also delighted to offer a range of daily activities for both adults and children to keep our shoppers entertained at Ibn Battuta Mall.'
Traditional Ramadan sweets will be served in India Court during the evenings. Mall visitors will also have the opportunity to be entertained with stage shows and dancing in Persia Court, while Tunisia Court will host activities for children including storytelling.
