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Islamic World

Date: September 26th, 2006 |

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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan runs until Oct. 24. Muslims fast during daylight hours and non-Muslims should not eat, drink or smoke in their presence. In many Islamic countries groceries are sold during the day but restaurants are closed. Restaurants in hotels catering to Westerners, however, usually re [read more]

Islamic World

Date: September 28th, 2004 |

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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins Oct. 15. The first day is a holiday in most Islamic countries, and throughout the month religious observances include abstention from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. In most countries that cater to Western business and tourism, daytime meals can be obtained in hotels and some restaurants. [read more]

Islamic areas

Date: October 25th, 2002 |

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The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins Nov. 6 and will last through Dec. 5. It is the most important period on the Muslim calendar and is observed by abstaining from food, drink, tobacco and sex from dawn till dusk. While foreigners are not expected to observe these restrictions, travelers can expect some restaurants and [read more]

Islamic areas

Date: September 20th, 2001 |

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U.N. sanctions imposed on Afghanistan for failing to turn over Osama bin Laden have raised concerns that Islamic militants may launch attacks against American facilities. Protests have occurred in Afghanistan, and six explosions occurred simultaneously Nov. 12 in Islamabad, Pakistan near diplomatic missions, including the U.S. Embassy and American Cultural Center. For now it is [read more]

Islamic areas

Date: August 2nd, 2001 |

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The Middle East conflict has had ramifications throughout the Muslim world, and travelers should be aware that further developments could affect their plans. In Indonesia, radicals have threatened to kill Israelis who refuse to leave the country, and have been patrolling the airport in Jakarta. In Mauritania, there have been reports that a group of [read more]

Israel: Jewish and Muslim Holy Months Coincide

Date: September 26th, 2006 |

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The Jewish holy month of Tishrei and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan are coinciding this year. Police in Jerusalem are worried that clashes could occur in the Old City between tens of thousands of Jewish and Muslim worshippers, so have allocated separate streets for them to use during the peak hours of Friday prayers. [read more]

Islamic areas

Date: October 28th, 2003 |

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The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun, a time when Muslims must fast during daylight hours. In most Islamic areas, foreigners are not expected to fast, and daytime meals can usually be obtained, especially in hotels that cater to foreigners. General services may be reduced, so be prepared for inconveniences if you have business [read more]

Islamic areas

Date: March 12th, 2002 |

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March 19 is Jerusalem Day, an annual date originally proclaimed by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini to demand the “liberation” of the city. This occasion may be marked with commemoration ceremonies or demonstrations in Islamic countries, and given the heated conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories, and the ongoing “war on terrorism” in Afghanistan, such demonstrations [read more]

Islamic areas

Date: August 20th, 2001 |

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The holy month of Ramadan began December 8. Religious observance requires Muslims to fast during daylight hours, and in some places, depending on how strictly the holiday is observed, it may be hard for visitors to find a meal during the day. Be respectful and plan ac [read more]

Islamic areas

Date: July 25th, 2001 |

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In August 1999, Islamic rebels from Tajikistan invaded southern Kyrgyzstan and abducted four Japanese for two months. Just last month the same rebels launched another offensive, fighting pitched battles with the army, taking four American mountain climbers hostage, who later escaped, and forcing the evacuation of a German climbing team. The group is attempting to [read more]