Matt: We are now about half way through Ramadan, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims fast during the daylight hours and in the evening eat small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and community ties.
Being in a Muslim country we have to respect their beliefs and holidays, so there is very little going on in the way of entertainment, most commercial restaurants and cafe's stop serving during the day and it is very poor taste to be out in public eating and drinking. In fact a short term behind bars may give you time to reflect your actions if caught or reported.
That being said there are things to do and the whole place doesn't shutdown, I went to an Iftar at the Royal Meridian last night, which was very nice, relaxing on cushions eating Arabic dishes and smoking Shisha. All very chilled. An Iftar is when Muslims gather to break their fast in the evenings.
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