Ramadan starts tomorrow

So, Ramadan officially starts tomorrow. For those who’ve never been here during the Muslim month of fasting, here’s 10 things worth noting about it:

Muslims fast from ~~sunrise~~ dawn to sunset, meaning no eating or drinking
In Qatar, it is illegal to eat or drink in public during this time.
Restaurants are closed during the day, only opening an hour or so before sunset for takeout orders, and then of course freely serving after dusk.
Bars in the country are shut down during Ramadan, as is the drinks distribution center.
Iftar is the name of the evening meal, when Muslims break their fast. This can sometimes take the form of lavish feasts.
Just before iftar, having gone without food and drink for ~15 hours, people are going to be in a hurry to get home and eat. And they will drive crazy. So might be a good time to stay off the road.
Suhoor is the late night/early morning meal before the fast begins anew. Although contrary to the “spirit” of the month, some actually feast from sunset to sunrise, combining (more or less) iftar and suhoor.
Said feasting typically occurs at Ramadan tents – separate (usually furnished, carpeted and air-conditioned) tents set up by businesses, 5-star hotels and the like. Prices range from 100 QR – 250 QR with extensive buffets, and sometimes even music, hookah and belly dancing.
Working hours during Ramadan are legally reduced by about two hours a day, for a max 30 hours a week.
The combined effect of points 1-9 means just about everything slows down during Ramadan – from government services, to private company offerings. So expect life to not go according to schedule.