Egypt
Jane Akshar's Luxor News blog
See the above page for the rest of Jane's excellent advice.
- Travel: Bahariya To Kharga
Janet in Egypt (Janet Adams) Well! I am back in Cairo and what a trip! As I mentioned, I signed up with the Arabic Language Institute for a four day trip through the oases of the Western Desert. After the marathon bus trip to and from Siwa Oasis last...
- Ancient Lores And Egyptian Ramadan
Kuwait Times When one listens to Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait, Taher Farahat, describing the rich traditions that are followed in Egypt during Ramadan, the listener feels like he or she has embarked on a journey on the Nile River, directly to the heart...
- Travel: Ramadam In Egypt
Tour Egypt Yesterday marked the beginning of Ramadam in Egypt. Although the following dates to 2004 (and therefore supplies different dates for the start and end of Ramadam), it offers an excellent summary of what Ramadam is all about and what visitors...
- Tourism: Key Dates In September 2007
Egypt State Information Service "Egypt will start its wintertime as of Friday, September 7," Cabinet Spokesman Magdi Radi announced Wednesday 22/8/2007. This means that Egyptians will set their clocks one hour backward. Egypt operates Daylight-Saving...
- Ramadan And Tourism
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/ramadan.htm A feature talking about what it is like to be in Egypt during Ramadan. This article was talking about 2004, but apart from the precise dates, it is equally applicable to this year. Al Ahram has a page...
Egypt
Travel: Enjoying Egypt during Ramadan
Jane Akshar's Luxor News blog
Ramadan in 2009 will start on Friday, the 21st of August and will continue for 30 days until Saturday, the 19th of September.
Ramadan is a great time to visit a Muslim country. don't forget Egypt isn't just about antiquities but also about the people and the culture. Over 80% of the population are Muslims the rest being Coptic Christians and even the most lax and laid back make a special effort during Ramadan
Effects on tourist visiting sites - none what so ever, drink what you like, eat what you like, smoke what you like. I think it is nice not to smoke in a car when the driver is fasting but actually I think it nice not to smoke in a car full stop. Some drivers are very macho about their fasting and like to show how strong willed they are.
Effects on tourist in hotels - none what so ever, often the Christian staff do day time and Muslims night so don't assume everyone you see is fasting
Availability of alcohol - reduced during Ramadan although this is generally sold by Christians it does stop during Ramadan and strict Muslims will not handle it. 5* hotels are not affected.
Effects on tourists non tourist sites, banks, etc these often keep different hours during Ramadan generally closing for Iftar (the sunset meal) so just remember to go early in the day.
See the above page for the rest of Jane's excellent advice.
- Travel: Bahariya To Kharga
Janet in Egypt (Janet Adams) Well! I am back in Cairo and what a trip! As I mentioned, I signed up with the Arabic Language Institute for a four day trip through the oases of the Western Desert. After the marathon bus trip to and from Siwa Oasis last...
- Ancient Lores And Egyptian Ramadan
Kuwait Times When one listens to Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait, Taher Farahat, describing the rich traditions that are followed in Egypt during Ramadan, the listener feels like he or she has embarked on a journey on the Nile River, directly to the heart...
- Travel: Ramadam In Egypt
Tour Egypt Yesterday marked the beginning of Ramadam in Egypt. Although the following dates to 2004 (and therefore supplies different dates for the start and end of Ramadam), it offers an excellent summary of what Ramadam is all about and what visitors...
- Tourism: Key Dates In September 2007
Egypt State Information Service "Egypt will start its wintertime as of Friday, September 7," Cabinet Spokesman Magdi Radi announced Wednesday 22/8/2007. This means that Egyptians will set their clocks one hour backward. Egypt operates Daylight-Saving...
- Ramadan And Tourism
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/ramadan.htm A feature talking about what it is like to be in Egypt during Ramadan. This article was talking about 2004, but apart from the precise dates, it is equally applicable to this year. Al Ahram has a page...