Ramadan: how to behave tour

Ramadan: how to behave tour
 Ramadan - the holy festival of Muslims and the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar. During his devout Islamists refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. Despite the fact that he observed only Muslim population, tourists should also follow some rules.
 Start the celebration of Ramadan is always different. It is determined by a special commission of authoritative people in the Muslim world and depends on the ninth day of occurrence of the new moon. He usually falls on the first of August and lasts 30 days, during which devout Muslims try not to eat, drink, or smoke from morning to evening prayer. Of these rules shall be exempt pregnant and nursing women, young children and the mentally ill people.

Tourists are in Islamic countries during Ramadan, nobody forces to adhere to such rules, especially those who live and eat at the hotel. However, to have respect for Muslims, it is best to refrain from eating on the streets and in public places. Also, do not violate the private space of the faithful in prayer loud music or talk.

Should take into account the daily routine of Muslims during Ramadan. Many offices, shops and other organizations are working only a few hours a day with staff reduction. Therefore, it is always better to agree beforehand on any matters, meetings or tours. Does not work with most places catering, so that food and water must be reserved in advance, or visit the restaurants that are within range leisure travelers - they are usually open all day.

Also, do not wear too short or revealing clothes when Islamists celebrate Ramadan. Particularly strict orders at this time in the Arab world - too revealing outfits and provocative behavior, including for the feast in public places, can be arrested.

But after sunset, Muslims come true celebration. On the streets of the city after the heat of the day out of the crowd of Muslims, traders bring to the street its goods and various goodies on every street corner playing music, neon light of the huge screens. Do not miss such a spectacle, because the night during Ramadan is truly unique.

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