Originally Posted by
keiko
I find the Ramadan rules confusing. There is no way I can go all day without water, and I know women are exempt if "indisposed", but how can they tell? I also read the eating & drinking in public is illegal in UAE during Ramadan, and then that it is not expected if not a Muslim.
I am totally confused.
Except about covering up. I'll do that anyway or I will be burnt to a crisp (I am very pale).
No-one expects you to not drink water all day. Just don't do it in public out of respect for others. As your location is Sydney, I'll direct you to DFAT's info on the Smart Traveller webiste
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-c...tabscontent0-5
During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking between sunrise and sunset is forbidden for Muslims.
I won't even respond to your question about women.
You are travelling to a foreign country, respect the local custom and culture as you would anywhere.