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Ramadan in Egypt
When you come to Egypt in Ramadan, you should know (and see) that this time is very special for Muslims.
If you are passing by the place where people take "iftar", you will most likely be invited to join them. Ramadan is not only about fasting and dropping sins, but also about joy, sharing and giving.
According to Islam, the Quran was sent to the lowest heaven this month, preparing for a gradual revelation from Jibreel (Gabriel) to Muhammad. So Muhammad told his followers that the gates of heaven would be open for the entire month and the gates of hell (Jahannam) would be closed.
If you want greet someone for Ramadan, you can just say "Ramadan Kareem".
We fast from sunrise to sunset. We reject drinks, meals, or pleasures that keep us away from God. Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and allows Muslims to devote themselves to their faith and come closer to Allah or God.
If this is your first time on your vacation, you may have a few questions or concerns: What does Ramadan
mean for our hotel stay? What does that mean for the services we should have? Should we know of any rules in this regard?
Our Advice:
You really don't need to worry. Hotel employees are working in divided shifts to handle the fasting time and rest. You will be surprised how the they still can be friendly and smile all day long.All inclusive and fast
Your all-inclusive services will not be affected; at most you will find fewer staff in the "breakfast" iftar period.
"Breakfast" or "iftar" is the time of sunset, the breaking of the fast, when Muslims get their first meal. Friends, families and colleagues sit and eat together and enjoy special dishes and special products from Ramadan. If you visit supermarkets and grocery stores during this special month, you will find many items that will not be available the rest of the year. Nuts, dried fruit and lots of juices ...
If you are passing by the place where people take "iftar", you will most likely be invited to join them. Ramadan is not only about fasting and dropping sins, but also about joy, sharing and giving.
Opening hours
Opening times of offices, posts, banks during the Ramadan period are generally shorter (can be even just one hour). Many employees use the time for a short vacation to enjoy special moments with the families. That's why, everything you need to complete this month will take little bit longer ...If there is something that can directly affect the tourists, the fact is that the opening times of the sights are also shorter. As a result, you will find that your Cairo guide shifts the program to earlier times. To make sure you won't find the Giza Plateau or the Egyptian Museum closed and you can get enough time for everything you wish. Visits of Christian Monasteries (St.Paul and St. Anthony) are not limited.
The entrances to the mosques accessible to tourists are limited for certain hours and closed during prayer times. The mosques are visited more in Ramadan and there is more of prayers in the community.
Fasting of Muslims is only accepted if the other pillar of Islam is maintained - regular prayer.
Tourist rules
Since you are not in Saudi Arabia or Emirates, you will not find any restrictions on food and drink in public areas for tourists and non-Muslims during fasting hours. Many local coffees are closed until Iftar, but you can definitely enjoy your drink or lunch at your favorite restaurant.If you want to visit your restaurant for dinner, you can find special Ramadan menus.
The hotel restaurants are specially decorated with colorful accessories, lamps and lanterns.
When it's Ramadan time
Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان) or Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the month in which the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Since the new moon is not in the same state at the same time, the start and end dates of Ramadan
depend on which moon visions are received at the respective locations. As a result, Ramadan dates differ in different countries, but usually only after one day. This is due to the lunar cycle.
In real time, this means that Ramadan
starts and ends differently each calendar year. It moves 10 days earlier in the year. Ramadan 2021 starts in April.
At the end of the month of fasting after observing the moon, when Ramadan is declared closed, the feast days (Eid) can begin ...
If you want greet someone for Ramadan, you can just say "Ramadan Kareem".
So enjoy your time, watch, respect and understand the holy month of Ramadan in Egypt!
