Tag #Amman

What are the immediate effects of the daily fast during Ramadan on Amman's traffic and public life?

During Ramadan in Amman, Jordan, the city experiences significant traffic congestion around 6 PM as drivers rush home for Iftar, the breaking of the fast. This is further amplified by the high smoking rates in Jordan, with many fasting individuals finding it particularly challenging to abstain from cigarettes. The end of the fast is signaled by the Adhan, the call to prayer from mosques, marking the start of Iftar, often beginning with dates.