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Some tips to touring Jordan during Ramadan

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Some tips to touring Jordan during Ramadan
Sep 12th, 2008 by admin
Ramadan is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marked by fasting (sawm) from dawn until sunset, during which time adherents refrain from all food and drink.

While an excellent lesson in patience, sacrifice and humility, this practice may create some dietary difficulties for those working, studying and/or traveling in Jordan during Ramadan - as described in the following snippet from the Jordan Times:

Expatriates studying or working in Jordan say they face difficulty in locating places where they can have daily meals before iftar during the holy month of Ramadan.

Meanwhile, authorities insisted that no exceptions will be made to the strict regulations “to preserve the sanctity of the holy month”, issued ahead of Ramadan.

The Interior Ministry’s instruction should be observed by Muslims and non-Muslims, who are not allowed to eat, drink or smoke in public during daytime.

Suzie Banit, an American student studying at a public university, said it is hard for her to adjust to Ramadan customs.

“This is my first time to be in a Muslim country during Ramadan. I try my best not to eat in front of Muslims,” Banit told The Jordan Times on Tuesday, adding that expatriates may find Ramadan customs difficult to understand, yet, they are willing to respect them.

Eric Benz, a 25-year-old American, said he feels embarrassed to eat or drink in front of Muslims, adding that he tries his best not to do so.

http://blogjordan.com/2008/09/12/expatriates-face-hard-time-coping-with-ramadan-rules/

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