American Troops Serving In Muslim Countries Told To Observe Ramadan Rules In Public

This attire guidance for U.S. personnel in Bahrain during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan was posted to the Navy's 5th Fleet Facebook page recently. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunup to sundown. U.S. community members in Bahrain need to observe stricter dress codes during Ramadan, as well as refrain from eating and drinking in public, according to 5th Fleet. Courtesy of U.S. Navy

Troops In Mideast Given Guidance On Ramadan -- Stars And Stripes

NAPLES, Italy — As Muslims prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadan with fasting and prayer, U.S. troops across the Middle East are being reminded to respect the customs of the societies around them. Among the guidelines: Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public during the daily fast, and dress appropriately: no shorts or short skirts.

During Ramadan, which this year begins Aug. 1, Muslims refrain from eating or drinking between sunup and sundown.

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My Comment: I am sure the smokers/drinkers/gum chewers/and eaters outside the wire are not happy with these regs.

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For Most Muslims Ramadan Starts This Monday

Saudi, Most Gulf States To Start Ramadan On Monday -- Reuters

Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, will start the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan on Monday along with most other Gulf states, regional media said on Saturday.

Reports from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said the new moon had not been sighted after sunset on Saturday, indicating that Sunday would be regarded as the last day of the Muslim lunar month preceding Ramadan.

In nearby Yemen, Ramadan will also start on Monday.

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My Comment: The AFP says it best for governments facing today's popular uprisings ..... "Throughout history, Ramadan has been the month of revolutions and victory".

Indeed.

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