Tunisia Traditions

Tunisia Unlike other Muslim countries, in Tunisia are soft rules of conduct for tourists and not so rigidly enforced Islamic restrictions (however, the interior of the more traditional mores). Alcoholic beverages are freely sold in specialized shops.

State religion - Islam. Most believers (95% of the population) - Sunni Muslims, are also common Judaism and Christianity. Any manifestation of religious intolerance prosecuted.

Official holidays and weekends
January 1 - New Year's.
March 20 - Independence Day.
March 21 - Youth Day.
April 9 - Day of Remembrance of the martyrs.
May 1 - Labor Day.
July 25 - Proclamation of the Republic.
August 3 - Day off.
August 13 - Women's Day.
August 15 - Day of the withdrawal.
November 7 - Day coming to power of President Ben Ali.

To observe religious holidays of Ras Al-Am (Ras al-Sana, the Muslim New Year), Mulid an-Nabi (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad, June-July), Miaradzh (Ascension Day), Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Eid al - Segir and Eid al-Kebir, the dates for which vary according to the lunar calendar. Unlike all other Muslim countries, a public holiday in Tunisia, not Friday and Sunday. On Saturdays, most public institutions shorter working day.

Festivals and holidays
Number of various festivals and celebrations is huge for such a small country. At the end of January in Tabarka passes Folklore Festival ksars. In Ariana - colorful Rose Festival (May). In Tabarka, in May is the traditional Spring Festival, in June-July - The International Jazz Festival, and in early September - a whole series of aquatic events, among which are the Festival of corals and the trident of Neptune. "

Same aquacade "Trident of Neptune" is held in June and July in Bizerte, anticipating the International Festival of Bizerte (July-August). The capital of the country in July-August, the International Festival of Carthage, and in the month of Ramadan - Festival of Medina. In El HAWIRI in May and June being the unique Hawk Festival, which demonstrates the ability and the constitution of game birds, which Tunisians have a special passion. In Meknassi passes Festival purebred Arabian horses (June-July). In Hammamet Festival held in July or Yasmine Hammamet Hammamet International Festival of Culture. In July and August of El Jem Takes International Music Festival, Dougga - International Festival of classical drama Dougga and Djerba - Ulysses Festival (July).

At the same time (July-August) is held in Sousse International Festival of Sousse colorful or D'0ssu Festival ", which was a group performing folk songs and dances of the region, and in Sfax - Festival of visual arts. Autumn (November) in the Tozeur oasis is a four-day festival with numerous contests and competitions in traditional sports and camel fighting. In Carthage International Film Festival held in October (odd years). In Duse - The Sahara Festival, which brings together nomads and peasants of the oases, and across the south of the country in November are many "Days of tourism Sahara.

We do not recommend treating women in chador. Not accepted are standing or on the go, to face the man engaged in food or drinking water after a fatty meal. During Ramadan, Muslims from dawn to dusk do not smoke or eat. Tourists are also advised to refrain from smoking, drinking and eating on the streets of cities. The appearance of the street while drunk can lead to detention and a decent penalty. In hotels you can drink and smoke freely, but wine and beer stand here two times more expensive than in town.

Visit free beach, lounge chairs, too, usually, pay some of the beaches are only plastic sun loungers with mattresses (usually removed from the beach at 19.00). Each hotel has its own zone for the purity of which he is responsible, therefore, recommended for withdrawal from the beach to collect their garbage in the bag and throw it to the nearest dustbin.

Do not photograph military installations, government agencies and people with weapons and in uniform. It is strictly forbidden to take the presidential palace. When you visit a museum, if you plan to make it shoot, you must purchase a special ticket ($ 1 TND). Also it is better not to photograph and Tunisians themselves, without first obtaining their consent.

Large retailers are responsible for the quality of their products, so buying more expensive to do there. Bargain is not accepted. In the markets ( "bitches") are welcome and encouraged to intense bargaining - the longer you trade, the more respect you, the more that prices on the market for this "custom" is often overstated three times and bargain in considerable reduction in the price.

Do not eat peeled fruit and vegetables, try seafood or other unfamiliar dishes in small restaurants.

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