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Even worse, the Expats use it as an excuse to do f-all as well.............even though they are sneaking off during the day to eat normally anyway

It'll be a bit longer the following week...at a guess about 19 hours....

Yeah I was ok with it - wandering over to the pantry to gave a drink was no big deal. Just a change of habit for a few days really. Agree re the situation over here though and we are always the ones that bow to the sensitivities of others. If I can, I'll avoid the region during Ramadan in future...

I was in Dubai for part of Ramadan last year (twice) -out of respect, no eating or drinking in 'public' (ie at your desk etc) -some cafes remain open, but have their windows fully screened -the pantry, in-house starbucks-type place and canteen in the office were open, but again fully screened...