Things to Know When Traveling to a Muslim Country During Ramadan

Every year on the 9th month of the lunar calendar, millions of Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. To us, it’s not just about fasting from food and water, but about spiritual reflection as well. It’s a month of increased prayer, charity and hospitality. It’s also a time to refrain from bad behavior and thoughts – think cursing, gossiping, and all the other habits that you promised yourself you’d break on January 1st ;). I’m sharing with you some tips on what to expect when traveling to a Muslim-majority country during Ramadan, as well as a few rules to follow in order to be respectful of local cultures during this time. Click to read more!