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. NavyTroops 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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Nothing new or earth-shattering, really. This has been standard operating procedure in Bahrain at this time of year since the mid 80s.
The only ones who might not be happy would be visitors.
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