Petra Nights Tours

Jordan Souvenir – Keffiyeh Keffiyeh is among the popular souvenir to pick from Jordan. This iconic head gear of the Middle East can be bought at souks and souvenir shops.   The Traditional Keffiyeh The usual color is a combination of red and white or occasionally black and white. This nice souvenir is also known as Kufiya, shemagh, ghutrah or mashadah. Typically made of cotton worn by Arabs, it provides protection from sun, dust and sand.   Keffiyeh in different colors, they are usually popular to tourist

Ramadan Decorations

Ramadan in Jordan Ramadan is the 9 th month in the Islamic Calendar, the holy month of fasting in which Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink and smoke from dawn until sunset. The Islamic calendar is about 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar hence the start of Ramadan falls on different dates and is based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. In 2016 the holy month is expected between 06 June to 06 July, plus or less 01 day according to the actual sight of the moon. Ramadan Decoration What to expect when travelling during Ramadan? Touring Jordan or any other Middle East country during the holy month has its advantages and disadvantages. Tourist sites are open from 08:00 to 15:00, except in Petra and Wadi Rum where you can stay until sunset. Banks and government offices are open from 10:00 to 15:00. Business and malls opens from 11:00-18:00 (except Fridays) and reopens again at 21:00 until midnight. Non Muslims are not expected to fast ...