Holy Month Of Ramadan..

[Richard Stallard]

I expect everyone already knows about this, but thought I'd put a reminder on the board anyway. The Holy Month Of RAMADAN is due to start (depending on moon sightings) on the 15 November, this means no Drinking, Smoking, Eating. in public from sunrise till sunset. most Muslim countries arn't too strick and most Muslims would not pay any attention to a Traveler making a mistake, BUT given the sensitive situation it's best to play it cool and do any of these activities out of the public eye. Take care and enjoy your trip everyone. Just one more thing During Ramadam Government departments work even shorter hours, in the U.A.E only from 09:00 till 12:00 so visa'a ect can take even longer to get. Thats all for know Richard..