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29 March 2024

Why beggars frequent crowded places during Ramadan

A file picture of a female beggar. (EAY)

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By Staff

Ras al Khaimah Police has nabbed 20 beggars in the first 15 days of Ramadan as part of its ‘Campaign against Begging’ and ‘Help to Whom it Deserves’ campaigns.

Individuals from different nationalities and both genders were arrested during the first half of the Holy Month, when the phenomenon of begging traditionally increases.

Begging people were found in crowded places in the emirate such as public markets, or near mosques, where they are trying to generate sympathy and pity among the people, explained Abdullah Ali Mankhas, director of the Criminal Investigations Department at the RAK Police.

The phenomenon of begging distorts the general appearance of the emirate and creates inconvenience to the public, said RAK Police. In this time particularly, the practice disturbs Holy Month.

Hence, 11 security patrols have been deployed to carry out round-the-clock surveillance and security measures at vital locations such as some streets, residential neighbourhoods, markets and shops.

Further, a dedicated phone line has been opened for the public to report any incidents of begging, and so far the community has played a great role in cooperating, the police reported.

RAK Police appealed to all members of the community to cooperate in dealing with the phenomenon by declining to donate their money to beggars or allowing them to enter their homes, but instead by reporting them right away, as there are charitable associations supported by the state licensed to receive aid and deliver it to those who are in need through the proper channels.

The phone number to report cases of begging is: 050 9229667.