I’d like to take my son along with me to Jordan over his Spring Break next year, but noticed that it falls during Ramadan. How different/more difficult might it be to visit Jordan during this time? I personally try my best to not be in Jordan during Ramadan. Working hours are just odd, life is shifted from its regular tracks to something very specific for that month. If you want to experience Jordan for Jordan (besides the touristic sites) I'd say try another time. If in Jordan, you might be able to find a Jewish eatery but during Ramadan, you’ll probably have to wait until nightfall. But if you do, you may be able to get free food as sharing food during that time is customary. If you’re thinking about booking a trip to Jordan during Ramadan, and don’t know what to expect, then you are in the same position we were in before our trip. In this article we’ve answered all the doubts we had, as well as others we heard along the way about visiting Jordan during Ramadan. When planning a trip to Jordan, it is important to take into account Ramadan, and when it falls each year. So what is Ramadan? Why does it matter when traveling to Jordan? Below you will find all of the answers to common questions about Ramadan in Jordan as well as approximate upcoming Ramadan dates. A typical Ramadan day in Jordan. For Muslims, daily life during Ramadan follows the prayer and fasting schedule. Travellers are not required to participate, but if you’ll be visiting Jordan during the month of Ramadan, understanding the basic schedule will help you properly plan your trip. Visiting Jordan during Ramadan gives travelers a unique opportunity to experience local life. However, certain religious practices will sometimes interfere with the tourism industry’s normal functioning. Let’s look at what you can expect in city life, tours, and restaurants during Ramadan in Jordan. Sinikaps, the historic sites have an abbreviated timetable during Ramadan. You may want to check out the open/close times at the following site: Hi fam, I'm planning a vacation between March 31st and April 10th, which would be full Ramadan, and Jordan is one of the options. I'm wondering if anybody has experience on if it's worth it to go during Ramadan, or if I should pick a different time to visit due to daytime closures. Visiting Jordan during Ramadan offers a captivating fusion of cultural diversity and spiritual exploration. To make the most of your visit, it’s essential to gather pertinent information before finalizing your travel plans. I'm going to Israel, Palestine and Jordan this summer and 7 days of the trip will be during Ramadan. I have the possibility of changing the order of travel around and spending the time during Ramadan in Israel only, but I'm wondering what it's like during that time for eating and activities. Hello! My partner and I are coming to Jordan next week and can't wait. We're slightly confused about what to wear - I prefer to be in t-shirt and shorts during the day, and my girlfriend would usually wear trousers that would show a bit of ankle and tops that would show the lower part of her arm (we'd have suitable clothing to cover up to go to mosques, etc). ramdan is the holy month of the muslim , in our religoin during ramadan we dont eat pork from 6:00 pm till 3:00 am thats ramadan in a nutshell .I hope you enjoy your stay ***Depends on the area , But in general liberal areas such as bireen in shafaa badran have a more relaxed attitude towards ramdan . 27 votes, 37 comments. true. I believe Muslims give to the poor especially in Ramadan. Muslims fast so it’s normal to be hungry and want to eat. Hello there, we are visiting Jordan during Ramadan (9 - 16 March), is it a big issue regarding restaurants, museums and so on? Are these closed or with limited operation? Posted by u/PopEnvironmental8590 - 4 votes and 10 comments Posted by u/Derman0524 - 13 votes and 12 comments I’m kinda curious if there are any rumors about extending the curfew hours during the month of Ramadan, I’m considering coming back to Jordan for a For restaurants, avoid them during Iftar time, which is at sunset. They will be very crowded because all people are eating at the same time. During the day, most big restaurants will be working and will serve you. As for shops, they're open as well. It's just that in Ramadan people mostly dont sleep until Fajr time, which is about 3 am. No one is eating junk/ processed foods/ smoking -> the streets are much cleaner during Ramadan Maybe we can take some lessons from that, I don't understand how parents let their kids buy the poisons they sell in convenience stores, and smoking is obviously bad, and personally I would add restaurant foods to the list (my work/ lifestyle helps me eat at home 99% of the time).
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