Ammon – The fasting traveler feels more tired and exhausted during the tourist trip, so there are some basic things that must be taken into account during travel during Ramadan.
Important tips for travelers in Ramadan
Choose the right destination
It is advised to travel to Islamic destinations, to experience different cultures in Ramadan, such as the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Morocco, the Maldives, Indonesia, and even India.
Not only that, since they have a majority (or large) Muslim population, there will be many amenities to cater to Ramadan needs such as suhoor, prayer and iftar spaces.
Advance planning
If the traveler is on a short trip, it is possible to choose the time of the trip after Iftar and reach the destination before dawn to avoid fasting while on the move, if this is not possible, then it is possible to plan the Iftar or Suhoor after arrival instead, remembering to take the transit into account.
Before the tourist trip, it is preferable to search for accommodations close to Muslim communities or mosques. The accommodation may accommodate special requests (required in advance) such as halal food, breakfast and suhoor needs.
Traveling during Ramadan
Search for mosques
Regardless of accommodation, there are usually halal restaurants near mosques that serve breakfast, and maybe even suhoor. Knowing where mosques are located or staying close to mosques also makes it easier to perform tarawih even while traveling. Some mosques even offer iftar or suhoor meals for free.
You will also be able to meet local Muslims and other Muslims from around the world and learn about the diversity that Islam offers across different cultures.
Be prepared for suhoor and iftar
Remember to plan suhoor and iftar meals in advance, this includes finding Muslim-friendly restaurants and finding transportation to get there in time before iftar, or preparing meals the night before suhoor if no restaurants open during those hours can be found.
Make your needs known
Sometimes it is advised to let hotels, tour guides, hostesses and others know that the traveler is fasting and will need to eat at a certain time, as some of them may have services to accommodate fasting Muslims.
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