Considered the holy month of fasting, Ramazan or Ramadan as it is also referred to, is a sacred time for Muslims the world over including in Oman. Those heading to the sultanate and looking for well placed Oman hotels from which to soak up the local culture during this time can consider Ruwi Hotel Muscat. Conveniently located in the heart of the capital, this hotel in Muscat provides easy access to the city and is a great place from which to begin your adventures.
As in other Muslim countries, in Oman too fasting begins from sunrise and lasts till sunset. It is a time of prayer and reflection and is followed by all Muslims. Business hours during this period are often shortened or altered. Social gatherings and meetings usually take place in the evenings, coinciding with the break of the fast. During this time it is customary for families to come together and share in a meal. The breaking of the fast is when a wide range of dishes are prepared and served including those that are specially made for Ramazan. These include traditional dishes such as ‘fatta’ which features bread made from unleavened dough served with a vegetable and meat dish and ‘sakhana’ which is a kind of sweet soup that consists of milk, wheat and molasses.
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