Beirut

It’s not as popular as #JustinBieber and #KimKardashian, but the hashtag #StopTimeOutDubai got some play on Twitter today. It all started when Time Out Dubai magazine posted an article on its website titled, 5 to try: Bars in Ramadan. And LAWD, did that seriously piss some people off.

Here’s a look at what some Tweeps had to say about it:

#stoptimeoutdubai Suggesting bars to try out in Ramadan? at least respect that we're in a blessed month even if it was for non-muslims.

— Rowda Altamimi (@RowdaAltamimi) July 24, 2012

@TimeOutDubai display complete lack of cultural awareness ow.ly/csafF They now have their own hashtag #stoptimeoutdubai

— Kwintessential(@_kwintessential) July 24, 2012

#stoptimeoutdubai I personally think everyone must have much better things to do with their time during Ramadan than argue over this.

— Andrea Anastasiou (@angie_a) July 24, 2012

Issues like #UAEDressCode resulted from disrespect & carelessness that also lead 2 write a shameful article. Predictable! #Stoptimeoutdubai

— AlMuhairi الْسُمّْو (@simplyAsma) July 24, 2012

So #StopTimeOutDubai is trending because of an article about 5 best bars to visit in Ramadan. Seriously? WHY ARE THE BARS OPEN? #Irony

— Nader Yorke (@naderdagher) July 24, 2012

By mid-day, Time Out admitted it was in the wrong and took the article down. The magazine also sent out this Tweet:

We would like to apologise for any offence caused by our recent article on the subject of nightlife during (cont) tl.gd/igdunt

— Time Out Dubai (@TimeOutDubai) July 24, 2012

In the end, Ramdan isn’t just about refraining from eating and drinking, it is also about learning to be patient, showing respect, and being kind, generous and accepting of others, even when they make mistakes.

Time Out's apology shows they regret having posted the article. I say we just accept the apology and get on with our lives.

Ramadan Kareem!