12 TIPS
FOR
Traveling or Planning A HOLIDAY DURING
R A M A D A n by Mariam Ahmed
If you’re someone who’s planning to travel either for work or for leisure, here are some tips for traveling during Ramadan. With the ongoing worldwide Coronavirus crisis, planning a holiday is the last thing on people’s minds. While some countries are still imposing strict travel restrictions, others have started easing them little by little. In countries where domestic and international travel is still on, flight fares have drastically either dropped or multiplied. For brave-hearted wanderlusters, even if it’s not the ideal time, there is still an opportunity to travel in a minimum budget during these times; with precautions of course! Ramadan used to be a slow month for the Halal travel industry, as the majority of Muslims don’t usually prefer to plan vacations during this holy month. However, the ones who did anyway opted for peaceful destinations and getaways to relax. So if you’re someone who’s planning to travel either for work or for leisure, here are some tips for traveling during Ramadan.
1. Choose a Muslim Country to Visit If not traveling for work, pick a country where it is easier to find halal food and to explain your special needs for praying and fasting. We would all agree on the fact that traveling becomes a lot more pleasurable when you don’t have to worry about “accidentally eating non-halal food” or finding a Muslim-friendly toilet. So if you have decided on utilizing your Ramadan holidays for travel, then choosing a Muslim country is the first thing you should be planning for.
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