Travel to Egypt during Ramadan?
Feb 24th, 2005, 10:26 PM
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I'm not sure what sites you're talking about exactly, but stores, restaurants, etc., remain open during Ramadan, they just close early for Iftar (when they break their day-long fast.) Some places even open again after the meal. I'm pretty sure tourist spots would be open until just before the Iftar, but you'd want to check with your travel agent to make sure.
Feb 25th, 2005, 06:00 AM
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Hello
I didn't travel there during Ramadanh
but I had some explanition about travelling in Ramadan in the Egypt bookelet that I got from the travel compnay that I travelled with , this may help you to understand something
Here is it
Ramadan
When adherents of the Muslim faith fast during daylight hours, results in many businesses closing during daylight hours, particularly of an afternoon, however this does not generally apply to businesses that cater predominantly to tourist. The start/finish date for Ramadan is different year on year. In the evenings during Ramadan, the evening meal - called iftar [breaking the fast] - is a happy occasion, which often breaks into a lively party celebration - an interesting feature to visitors. Ramadan culminates in a three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr, which involves joyous feasting, and all things merry.
Although visiting non-Muslims are not expected to starve during daylight hours, it is considered impolite to ‘stuff one’s face’ with food or drink in public, the exception being in known tourist zones. Nevertheless, if you happen to be in Egypt during Ramadan, it’s an interesting and altogether animated experience and will further add to your cultural knowledge, no less. During Ramadan, it is really courteous and to greet Muslim people with the words- ‘Ramadam Karim’.
William
I didn't travel there during Ramadanh
but I had some explanition about travelling in Ramadan in the Egypt bookelet that I got from the travel compnay that I travelled with , this may help you to understand something
Here is it
Ramadan
When adherents of the Muslim faith fast during daylight hours, results in many businesses closing during daylight hours, particularly of an afternoon, however this does not generally apply to businesses that cater predominantly to tourist. The start/finish date for Ramadan is different year on year. In the evenings during Ramadan, the evening meal - called iftar [breaking the fast] - is a happy occasion, which often breaks into a lively party celebration - an interesting feature to visitors. Ramadan culminates in a three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr, which involves joyous feasting, and all things merry.
Although visiting non-Muslims are not expected to starve during daylight hours, it is considered impolite to ‘stuff one’s face’ with food or drink in public, the exception being in known tourist zones. Nevertheless, if you happen to be in Egypt during Ramadan, it’s an interesting and altogether animated experience and will further add to your cultural knowledge, no less. During Ramadan, it is really courteous and to greet Muslim people with the words- ‘Ramadam Karim’.
William
