Fridays are quiet mornings, and Ramadan changes everything

The weekend is Friday and Saturday; many businesses open late on Friday, after the midday prayer. During Ramadan, eating, drinking, and smoking in public during daylight is prohibited for everyone, restaurants open after sunset, and the whole rhythm of the day shifts to the night, which is festive but exhausting if you've planned daytime sightseeing. Check the dates before booking. Photographing people, especially women, without permission is a serious misstep.