It seems to me that Ramadan is a time when many Muslims in Jordan become especially devout and adhere more closely to certain Islamic doctrines, almost in the same way some protestant Christians become more devout during Christmas, Lent, and Easter.

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Ramadan is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marked by fasting (sawm) from dawn until sunset, during which time adherents refrain from all food and drink. While an excellent lesson in patience, sacrifice and humility, this practice may create some dietary difficulties for those touring, working, and/or studying in Jordan – as described in the following snippet from the Jordan Times …

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Imagine abseiling the cliffs of Wadi Manshalah, racing through the red sand dunes of Wadi Rum, or perhaps even going against the flow swimming upstream at Wadi Mujib. These are just some of the natural treasures off the beaten track in Jordan one can take-in while engaging in ecotourism in Jordan.

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