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Dubai: Nicotine patches allowed during Ramadan

A special fatwa issued by a religious body in Dubai has permitted smokers to use nicotine patches during the month of Ramadan to deal with withdrawal symptoms, saying it does not violate the observance of fasting. The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai issues a list of fatwas daily to help Muslims observe their fast in the right manner during Ramadan.