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Religion in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is basically guided by Islamist beliefs and principles. A predominantly Islamic city, Abu Dhabi has shown great respect and tolerance for other world religions since times immemorial. Being a Gulf nation, the main language in Abu Dhabi is Arabic.
The culture of Abu Dhabi is made up of various ethnic races that come from different parts of the world. These communities have brought with them, their cultures, traditions, heritage and religious practices. For ages, expatriates have had the freedom to practice their own language and religion in Abu Dhabi.
Islam plays a pivotal role in the life of Abu Dhabi's Arabian population. Prohibition of alcohol and pork are some of the dictates that are staunchly supported and followed by the Muslim community in this city. Islamic festivals like Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr are the main Festivals in Abu Dhabi.
With globalization, Abu Dhabi has seen the increase in number of temples and churches in the city. Monotheistic religions like Christianity are greatly respected in Abu Dhabi, as it shares common roots with Islam.
Arabic is the main language in Abu Dhabi, spoken by almost all natives. English, Urdu, Persian and Hindi are also widely used in the city, mainly due to the presence of various communities here.
In Abu Dhabi, most formal, written and oral communication is done in Arabic. Among Muslims, it is considered sacred, as it is the language of the holy Koran. The diverse colloquial dialects of Arabic are all interlinked. However, as you traverse the Middle East, its usage changes considerably amongst speakers in different cities.
Despite being the national language of Abu Dhabi, the use of Arabic differs in daily speech of urban, rural and nomadic speakers.
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