Petra Nights Tours

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 ...