Approximately 1/4 of the world’s population began observing the holy month of Ramadan last week. The holy month of Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, charity, kindness and spending time with family and friends. It has become a month of major shopping discounts in traditional retail and eCommerce. During the holy month, consumers for the last couple of years tend to take advantage of the great variety of available apps that enrich their Ramadan experience and make it more enjoyable.
As the significant of the Apple App Store and iTunes Store continue to grow each year during the holy month of Ramadan in the Arab World, the UAE iTunes Store and App Store is helping consumers during the special month find the best-of-the-best apps, games and films along with iOS-exclusive discounts on shopping, taxis, education, international travel and more.
Apps
This year, the apps for the month of Ramadan will features the essential apps as well as apps that have season-specific special offers and promotions. A selected number of apps that focus across broad categories including religious travel, dining, utilities and apps for kids where features across the App Store where customers will be able to avail of the offers for the duration of the month.
Ramadan Essential apps
- Mr. Peabody and Sherman
- Lion King
- Cars
- The Amazing Spiderman 2
- The Maze Runner
- Blended
- X Large (Arabic movie)



