Mistakes to Avoid When Travelling During Ramadan
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If travelling during Ramadan is your choice or a necessity, fear not! In this article, you will learn the most important and best tips to follow and implement, as well as how to avoid travel mistakes to ensure an enjoyable trip while fulfilling the obligations and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan.
1: Not Planning the Trip in Advance
Choosing your destination without considering its suitability for fasting during Ramadan may be somewhat misguided. However, selecting the country you will visit is one of the most critical steps in travel planning.
Make sure to plan your trip in advance and set your own schedule. You can enter through the official website of the city and the hotel where you will spend your trip to determine your itinerary and various tourist destinations.
You can also take the initiative to book your flight tickets in advance and learn about travel details and transportation options while being cautious about temperature fluctuations.
2: Not Considering the Customs and Traditions of the Destination Country
It is important to choose a destination that respects religious rituals, provides halal food options, and offers mosques for performing prayers. You should take into account the cultural and religious practices of the country you are travelling to.
You can learn about Muslim communities from around the world, exchange cultures, and participate in the special rituals of the holy month of Ramadan. However, if your destination is a non-Muslim country, the local population may not understand the importance of Ramadan and fasting for Muslims. In such cases, it is essential for the tour guide to explain the significance of fasting and its role in maintaining health in a friendly and courteous manner. This ensures that you can observe fasting at this destination without difficulties or issues.
3: Not Considering Prayer Times
It is important to know the prayer times in your destination and the direction of the Qibla to facilitate your performance of the daily prayers. Avoid travelling during daylight fasting hours and opt to travel after Maghrib prayer and before Fajr of the next day, if possible. Make sure to arrive at least two hours before Iftar time to have enough time for transportation and breaking your fast on time.
Inform the airline crew or tour guide that you are fasting and may need food at a specific time during the flight. You can also download Ramadan-specific apps to help you determine the Qibla direction, read the Quran, and recite supplications, such as:
1. Muslim Pro: Provides prayer times and Iftar time based on the user's geographic location anywhere in the world.
2. Athan Pro: Includes prayer and Iftar timings for many countries, with the ability to set alerts and notifications.
3. Quran Companion: Access a digital version of the Quran with translations in various languages.
4. Athkar for muslims: This contains a variety of supplications and prayers that can be customised and modified according to your needs.
4: Neglecting Suhoor Meal
The Suhoor meal is a Sunnah (practice) taken from the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to it, along with meals in general, to keep the body hydrated throughout the long tourist journey. This can be achieved by avoiding:
1.Drinking excessive amounts of water, which can lead to sluggishness and lethargy.
2. Consuming too much salty food.
3. Eating fatty foods and indulging in sugary treats.
4. Consuming excessive stimulants.
5: Not Carrying Necessary Medications
It is important to consult your doctor and ensure that it is safe for you to travel during Ramadan and adapt to the different environment and climate at your destination.
You can take the appropriate medications for your diagnosis and follow your doctor's instructions to avoid any temporary setbacks.
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