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A Few Things You Should Know About Ramadan

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Soon we will arrive at Ramadan. Ramadan refers to the 9th month in the Muslim calendar. Every Muslim is expected to fast during the day for the entire lunar month. This year Ramadan starts on July 9th, in the heat of the summer for many fasting Muslims. The last day is on August 7th, so if you find yourself in a Muslim country or Islamic neighborhood, be prepared for a wonderful party once the fasting is over. Ramadan is widely observed throughout Arabian Peninsula as well as many parts of North Africa, South East Asia and other predominantly Muslim countries and regions.
Non-Muslims are not expected to fast, and restaurants and hotels will still serve food out of courtesy to non-Muslims during the day. Markets and shops also remain open during the day, so you can always buy food and drink, although liquor stores tend to just shut down for the month. In general you'll find it is business as usual, although rather than closing for lunch, some museums, shops and offices will end the day early so employees can get home to eat by sundown. If you are a Muslim and traveling on business during Ramadan to another Muslim region, you'll have no problem finding a spot to break your fast or eat before the sun comes up. While Muslims are exempt from fasting while traveling, on shorter journeys most people will still fast. So if you are traveling by train or bus, bring your own snacks.

Before we traveled to Malaysia and Indonesia during Ramadan a few years ago, we'd been warned that people would be more irritable and impatient. Friends there explained that during the first week of Ramadan tempers do flare up more than usual, especially among those who are sorely missing their tea and cigarettes during the day. But after the first week, the routine of fasting sets in and things are calm again. So, if you are on business or visiting as a non-Muslim, be patient. By 4 o'clock in the afternoon your hotel staffs are likely to be rather thirsty and tired, so be considerate with what you expect from them.

Ramadan is actually a very festive time and it's common to be invited to break the fast with family and friends in the evening. Many shops stay open late, so while you miss out on the buzz of cafes during the day, the wonderful evenings after the fast is broken, more than makes up for it.

Eid al-Fitr is the big celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. Families come together to eat and exchange gifts. As a visitor you may well be invited to join in the fun. During Eid almost every shop, bank and all government offices close, usually for 3 days. Families travel to see each other for Eid, so book your local travel well in advance during this time to avoid disappointment.
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