Ramadan Etiquette

Do’s

• Wish your Muslim friends ‘Ramadan Kareem’ or ‘Ramadan Mubarak’, as the phrase means ‘Wish you a generous Ramadan’.
• If you wish to get into the charitable spirit, donate at Ramadan camps.
• Listen to music quietly on headphones or in your house without disturbing others.
• Show respect towards those who are fasting by abstaining from eating in front of them.
• If you have Muslim friends, be careful with the language you use on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.
• If you are invited to an Iftar meal or called over friends to break the fast, be courteous enough to accept the invitation. You can also offer dates to your hosts, as they are usually the first food to break the fast.

Don’ts

• Don’t drink, chew gum, eat, smoke or listen to music loudly in public during Ramadan.
• Don’t wear revealing or tight clothes, wear respectful clothing during this period.
• Don’t get into fights, abuse or swearing as Ramadan preaches peace and love.