Rules and respect for Ramadan

Australia’s smart traveller advisory services notes in its latest bulletin that the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around 28 June and finish on or around 27 July.
The exact timing of Ramadan depends on the sightings of the moon and this differs from country to country. During Ramadan, Muslims refrain from a number of activities, mainly eating, drinking and smoking, between sunrise and sunset.
The 12 June bulletin offers tips and observations to travellers on how to behave when visiting countries with significant Muslim communities during Ramadan.
Travellers should take care to respect religious and cultural sensitivities, rules and customs.
In particular, people who are not fasting are advised to avoid eating, drinking and smoking in the presence of people who are fasting out of respect.
In some Muslim countries during Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public during the day is illegal and may attract the attention of local authorities.
Apart from fasting and other abstinence, travellers will notice that each day when the fast is broken families and friends will typically come together for a meal late evening.
This can be a busy period in some locations. During the day, some restaurants and tourist facilities may be closed between sunrise and sunset or may operate with limited staff.
The opening times for government agencies, the courts and businesses may be shortened. Different rules and customs apply in different countries.
The end of Ramadan is usually a busy period in Muslim countries as people traditionally visit their families to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the three-day festival marking the end of the fast. One or more of these days may be a public holiday.

Sourced: ttrweekly