Unlike other months in the year, Ramadan changes one's daily routine and introduces us to that special feeling we have throughout the Holy Month. You eat different things, you do you work differently to avoid too much exhaustion, and you take the opportunity to become a better person. There are many things you can do during Ramadan and traveling is one of them. Believe it or not, traveling during Ramadan is quite common. First, you may able to get cheap tickets through travelagents, and secondly if traveling to another Muslim country you get to know that culture even better and experience its traditions as well as meals served for suhoor or iftar. Do you belong to the group of people who want to do something extraordinary this Ramadan? Would you like to travel but don't know where? Don't worry; we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn more about top destinations to visit during this Holy month. Egypt One of the greatest civilizations in the history, home of the pyramids and breathtaking Islamic architecture is one of the best travel destinations for Ramadan 2016. There are many things you can do in Egypt e.g. visiting magnificent mosques, spending time in family-friendly hotels, having super delicious meals for iftar or suhoor etc. During Ramadan, streets of Cairo are incredibly vibrant and tourists get to witness numerous interesting events. For example, after iftar people flock to the streets and markets making this time of the year particularly lively. Special foods to try in Egypt this Ramadan include: Mahshi – vegetables stuffed with rice Konafa – cake made of wheat, sugar, raisins, honey, and nuts Atayef – pancakes filled with cheese ant nuts. Malaysia Malaysia is well-known for its lovely food markets and bazaars during Ramadan. These food markets sell traditional snacks and delicacies that are characteristic for Malaysian culture. Due to the fact it's a Muslim country, it means there are many places you can pray or have a nice iftar and suhoor. Special foods to try in Malaysia this year are: Bubur lambuk – creamy rice porridge with sweat potato, meat, coconut milk, and spices Curry laksa – the richer member of the laksa family, features noodles, shrimp, spices etc. Nasi dagang – rice steamed in coconut milk, fish curry and extra ingredients such as vegetable pickles, hard-boiled eggs etc. Roti canai – very similar to Indian paratha Nasi kandar – rice dish. Turkey There are many reasons to visit Turkey; it's one of the affordable destinations to visit this summer, have marvelous infrastructure, it's a land on two continents, and iftars are out of this world. What makes iftars in Turkey so special is that you have the opportunity to break your fast with hundreds of fasters at the famous Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul. The entire square comes alive with Quran recitations, Tarawih prayers, Sufi music concerts, speeches, and it's needless to mention you'll enjoy spending your time at Turkish bazaars. While you're there, try these dishes for iftar or suhoor: Sucuk – dry, beef sausage Lahmacun – Turkish pizza Durum – Turkish doner kebab Borek – baked filled pastry with cheese, meat, spinach etc. Morocco Morocco is equally popular among Muslims and non-Muslims. If you want to visit a place with characteristics of Arab and French/European infrastructure, Morocco is the place to go. Besides the stunning Grand Mosque in Casablanca or the vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakech, Morocco is also well-known for its spice markets, as well as bazaars and beautiful kaftans that you can buy for reasonable price. Foods to try in Morocco are: Makouda – deep fried potato balls dipped in tahini or harissa Chebakia – sesame cookie B'ssara and harrira – broad bean soup and shredded meat and chickpeas. Bottom line There are many perks of traveling during Ramadan. You get cheaper tickets, learn more about different cultures and their traditions, and you get to try their best traditional meals. After all, traditional dishes are inseparable part of identity of some culture. Throughout this article, we've mentioned four amazing destinations you can visit this Ramadan. All these places are incredibly vibrant and eventful thus helping you to get the most out of your visit.
