19/02/2025
๐ช๐ฌ Should You Travel to Egypt During Ramadan? Facts, Myths & Fun Insights! ๐โจ
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Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on the evening of Saturday, March 1, and end on the evening of Sunday, March 30.
๐ข However, the exact dates depend on the moon sighting, so they may shift slightly! ๐๐ญ
โจ Think lantern-lit streets, vibrant markets, and mouthwatering evening feasts. A cultural experience like no other!
๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ง?
Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam, a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, prayer, and community. From sunrise to sunset, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and other physical needs during daylight hours.
๐น Suhoor: Before sunrise, many locals have a pre-dawn meal to keep them going through the day. ๐๐ฅฃ
๐น Iftar: At sunset, the fast is broken with dates & water, followed by a feast of delicious traditional dishes. ๐ฝ๏ธโจ
๐น Evenings come alive with family gatherings, prayers, and festive celebrations, creating a truly unique and heartwarming atmosphere! ๐ฎ๐ถ
โ๐ค ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐.
โ๏ธ FACT: Hotels, resorts, and tourist restaurants remain open as usual. While some local eateries may close until sunset, youโll never struggle to find foodโespecially in places like Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, and Cairoโs tourist hotspots!
๐ Craving pizza at noon? No problem.
๐น Want a poolside cocktail? Still happening.
๐ฏ Need a snack? Your hotelโs got you covered!
โ๐ ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ง.
โ๏ธ FACT: While mornings may start off quietly (because, letโs be honest, coffee withdrawals are real! โ๐), the evenings are where the magic happens!
๐ As the sun sets, streets light up with decorations, markets burst with life, and youโll find music, entertainment, and a true sense of celebration everywhere! ๐ถ๐
๐ก Top Tip: If you want to experience Egyptโs energy at its peak, head out after sunset!
๐ Best spots?
โ El Gouna
โ Hurghadaโs Marina ๐
โ Sheraton Street
โ๐ฝ๏ธ ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐โ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฒ.
โ๏ธ FACT: Tourists wonโt go hungry!
Hotels, resorts, and tourist-friendly restaurants continue serving food as usualโso you can still enjoy:
๐ฝ๏ธ Beachside lunches ๐๏ธ
โ Coffee by the pool ๐
๐ฆ Ice cream in the sun โ๏ธ
๐ก However, itโs respectful not to eat or drink in public out of courtesy for those fasting. But donโt worryโnobody expects tourists to fast!
๐ฅ Bonus Tip: If you get the chance, join a local for Iftar (the evening meal to break the fast). Itโs an incredible experience, filled with warmth, tradition, and LOTS of delicious food! ๐๐
โ๐ด ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ.
โ๏ธ FACT: Boring? Far from it!
๐ After sunset, Egypt transforms! Cities light up, cafรฉs fill with people, markets stay open late, and the streets take on a magical glow with colourful lanterns (fanous) and festive lights! โจ
๐ฉ Must-Try Ramadan Treats:
โ Konafa & Basbousa โ Syrupy, delicious, and absolutely addictive! ๐ฐ
โ Qatayef โ Pancake-style dumplings stuffed with nuts or creamโbasically heaven in a bite! ๐
โ Karkadeh (Hibiscus Tea) โ A refreshing Ramadan favourite, best served cold! ๐ท
๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ง?
โ Sites & attractions? Open as usual! ๐
โ Excursions & boat trips? Running as normal! ๐ค๐ฌ
โ Shops & markets? Some open later than usual, but stay open late into the night! ๐๏ธ๐
โ Nightlife? Some bars might have quieter nights, but most resorts still have evening entertainment. ๐น๐ถ
๐ก Fun fact: Egypt feels even more magical at night during Ramadan! If you love cultural experiences, late-night shopping, and lively street scenes, this is one of the best times to visit!
โจ ๐๐จ, ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ง?
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If you want to see Egypt in a whole new lightโฆ
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Experience local traditionsโฆ
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Enjoy a mix of culture, relaxation & adventureโฆ
Then YESโRamadan is a fantastic time to visit! ๐๐
๐ Have you visited Egypt during Ramadan before?
What was your experience like? Drop a comment below! โฌ๏ธ๐
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