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Ramadan etiquette
What changes during the month of fasting.
General information, not advice. This page summarises publicly available rules in plain language. It is not legal advice or a recommendation to take any action. Procedures, fees and fines change without notice and can differ by case. The official portal below is the only authoritative source.
Steps
- Do not eat, drink or smoke in public during fasting hours, even if you are not fasting.
- Muslim private-sector workers work up to 6 hours a day.
- Many shops and offices change their hours. Government offices work shorter hours.
- Traffic is heavy just before sunset. Drive carefully at iftar time.
Last checked: 2026-10-24. Confirm current rules on the official source: hrsd.gov.sa