Has anyone been to Egypt during Ramadan?

Egypt is in its best in Ramadan,,, Tourists even enjoy more,,, it is very normal for them,,as they can have their normal activities and also they have a great opportunity to attend some very nice Ramadan Traditions,,

Although Egypt is less rich than lots of Muslim countries,, you will not see anyone doing these free Ramadan banquets for anyone poor or rich than in most of the streets of Egypt,,,

you will not see more than 50 millions eating in the same time together,,,you will not see 1000's eating in El Hussein square in the same moment,,,you will not see the real Arabic music played by the Nile till the early morning

You will not find the special Ramadan food and drink in any place else than in Egypt

I will be in Ramadan in Egypt,,,,,,Insha-Allah

I arrived in Egypt the day that Ramadan started. Even though I was not fasting, it is still courteous for tourists to respect the cultural and not eat and drink out in public. I found it a little bit harder to find places to eat during the day but places like McDonald's and KFC were open.

If you carry any water with you, you should keep it in a bag....again to respect the culture.

I was staying in Alexandria and every night at the time of prayer, the streets were filled with people praying. It was remarkable and a very spiritual feeling. People will love for you to join them during the meal after fasting at the end of the day.

Many shops do not open until after sunset but the tourist spots will still be open.

You might have to adjust your schedule a little bit but it will be well worth it.

I'm not Muslim but I lived in Egypt for 6 years all year. The difference is that shops close during the iftar time and some even don't open till after they finish iftar, more people are angry because they're feasting, more traditions (family gathering together, etc.)

iam egyptian and this is the first year to be live away from egypt i spent last ramadan in kuwait and i can tell u , that ramadan in egypt is AWESOME , u will have that spiritual feelings not in any other country ...i didn't feel ramadan here in kuwait its days was just like any other days...

but in cairo it is as if everything is alive 24 hours....i really miss it alot. and i hope to spend this ramadan among my family in egypt..but i still don't know!

hi debs, i assume u r a tourist and is asking about ramadan cuz that is when u will be in egypt....

for u , there will be no difference...u r not fasting...

but at dusk when people are allowed to eat and drink (that will be around 6.30pm) no one will be on the streets , all are at home eating.....

people tend to be a bit lazy due to a drop of glucose level in the blood and the heat!!!! some are really nervous due to the withdrawl effect of nicotine ,,,no smoking while fasting....

shops and everything are open till the wee hours.....cuz people have a snack called suhur at 3 or 4 am(YES A.M) to be able to fast the next day..........

i was a tour guide in Luxor during Ramadan

No belly dancers allowed

The bars are blacked out for the locals

The streets are quiet and very interesting after sun set

It is like an evacuation,everything is still there without the traders

I found it fascinating and quite surreal.

The locals are a bit grumpy(hungry etc) but who can blame them in that heat.

i think you will find yourself very lucky to be there during Ramadan

I've not been but I'd love to go!

I think it depends on how much you're used to hot climate in regards to any differences you'd feel during your Holiday, since you might suffer from dehydration due to not drinking whilst fasting, and if you aren't used to fasting, then you might feel a little weaker since you consume less and you'll probably be out for a lot of the time.

I would like to tell you if ur there in ramadan u will spend ur best days

u can find people out whenever time it is and specially at night u can see many episodes

its just perfect :))

in Egypt, fasting has to be observed by EGYPTIANS

tourists and foreigners can eat and drink as they wish

it will be an experience for you

go ahead and try !

None coz I'm Egyptian.