A wonderful Ramadan atmosphere in Tunisia pushes you to travel there

Arab weather - Ismail Al Qasimi - Tunisians prepare for Ramadan, like others in other Arab countries, many days before the sighting of the crescent of the blessed month, but Tunisia has social customs and traditions that distinguish it, and make the flavor of Ramadan unique in the land of Zaytouna.

Popular markets and shops are very active before the month of Ramadan in preparation for it, and with the first days of the month, the market moves in a way that refreshes it even more until Eid al-Fitr. As for cafes and tea rooms, they strike their time for young people every night after trains to spend fun times with friends.

The hermitages are adorned with lights and lamps from inside and outside, and they also sing with Quran recitations, religious lessons and Quranic competitions. As for those ancient mosques, which are considered the oldest in the country, such as the Zaytuna (the capital) and Uqba bin Nafie (Kairouan) collectors, they witness the most active events and celebrations, and even receive thousands From Arab and Islamic countries.

One of the characteristics of Tunisian society is that it contributes to spreading the tables of the Most Merciful, which are charitable tables to provide breakfast for the poor, the needy and the passers-by. In addition to a number of social and heritage festivals, as for culturally, religious chanting teams known in Tunisia as Salamiyah spread out to hold daily parties and evenings.

The month of Ramadan in Tunisia is distinguished from other Arab countries by the establishment of some celebrations to announce the engagement to bless this holy month of those wishing to marry, and these parties often take place during the first half of the month, and the night of the twenty-seventh is known as the preacher presents to his fiancée a set of gifts in a tradition known as “ Season", as this night also witnesses the circumcision of children.

Tunisian cuisine in Ramadan is characterized by families preparing the finest and most popular types of food and popular dishes such as porridge, frisha and broccoli. A Tunisian table is not free of brik and freekeh soup, and the main dish consists of tagines of all kinds.