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The friend Rafael Castro is a professor of tourism, is spending some time in Australia, and has a traveler curriculum to envy. In his first appearance on the blog, he tells us how was visiting mahoni Dubai as a tourist during the period of Ramadan.
One of the most intriguing and interesting experiences that I experienced during the year 2013 was to have visited the Emirate mahoni of Dubai during Ramadan. For those unaware Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar in which it is believed mahoni that the Prophet Muhammad received the revelation from Allah (God) of the first verses of the Quran. The Ramadan period in each year is based on the combination of the observations of the moon and astronomical calculations. This is one of the most traditional and important times of the year for Muslims.
Okay, but what does that mean in practice and how Ramadan can impact my visit to an Islamic country? Well, during this period people fast between sunrise and sunset. The penalties for people who do not practice fasting are stricter in some countries and less in others. In Morocco, for example, the Penal Code establishes a penalty of up to six months in prison. Already in the UAE (for Dubai) the person will generally be punished by community service.
But this is for me, a mere tourist, I'm just visiting mahoni the city? The answer is YES! From the moment you enter in a country mahoni we are all subject to the laws and customs of this country and we must respect them. So if you plan to visit the United Arab Emirates or other country during the Muslim Ramadan mahoni period you should be aware of the following:
* Hotels are considered free zones. Then beat that hunger look for a hotel since practically all have restaurants running at lunchtime. These meals usually occur with table service.
* Most hotels offer bottled water at no charge in the rooms. Take some bottles and put in the backpack mahoni / bag before heading out to the street. The heat is unbearable this time of year and go without mahoni water for us Westerners is almost impossible! How to drink water ?? Go to a bathroom and drink your water quietly within a placeholder (know where the toilet? So ... right there!)
* If you are in Dubai Mall (largest mall in the world) find it very difficult to find a restaurant. My tip is: follow the signs to the hotel The Address. It is connected to the mall and has a wonderful Arabic buffet!
* Be sure to attend an Iftar. This is the name given to fast-breaking celebration held every day at sunset. Most hotels offer iftar with super neat buffets. And it has to suit every budget: from the cheapest to the most chic and expensive.
In the very enjoy this incredible city that is Dubai and be sure to visit it during Ramadan. The city gets a very special air! Moreover, living part of Muslim culture is a unique experience!
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