Most of the country’s citizens profess Islam and live according to the canons of faith. Egypt and faith are like two sides of the same coin. Prayer is an inviolable activity for them, and as soon as the call sounds from the minaret, the believer begins to pray.
This happens 5 times a day. Particularly religious Egyptians strictly adhere to the prayer schedule, which leaves an imprint on the rhythm of life. In general, prayers take up to 1.5 hours a day. Those who cannot afford it because of work, pray according to a schedule they choose themselves. If you happen to have a religious person, take into account their attitude to religion and the customs associated with them.
The religion of Egypt and its inhabitants is not a topic for discussion at the table or in a noisy company. It would be good manners and respect to avoid any assessment and condemnation. This will be assessed positively, because tolerance is inherent in the Egyptians themselves. Without it, it would probably be difficult to host thousands of tourists from other countries and with other faiths on its territory for so many years in a row. And in everyday life, locals can be seen as friends and communicating with representatives of other religions. But in matters of concluding unions and creating young families, they are very conservative. The unspoken laws of Egypt on marriage, which have developed over many generations, welcome unions only between people of the same religion, especially representatives of the Muslim faith. If a couple gets married, then it is a solid and long-term one. The decision about it is made not only by the newlyweds themselves, but also by their family members.
Modern Temples in Egypt are mostly represented by Muslim mosques and Coptic churches. If you want to visit a temple, pay attention to the rules of conduct indicated at the entrance. The main rules include keeping quiet, clothing that covers the shoulders and knees, and covered hair.
When planning a visit to the country, consider when Ramadan is in Egypt. Ramadan itself is a month of the year when Muslim traditions require strict fasting of believers. In 2021, the dates of the holy month fall from April 13 to May 12, in 2022 – from April 3 to May 1. This month itself does not affect the lives of tourists in any way, but the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, as it is also called the “Ramadan holiday”, is celebrated noisily and widely in the country, which can affect the rest of visitors.