Hotels and major companies are seeing a big fall in demand for Ramadan tents and due to the economic slowdown. Many companies that previously sponsored large tents for community use are spending loss and others have reduced provision of Iftar for their staff. Some hotels are setting up tents indoors to eliminate the cost of an air condition plant for outdoor tents.
The holy month is expected to begin on 22 August, depending on when the moon can be viewed. A traditional part of Arab-Islamic culture is breaking fast with Iftar meals in Ramadan tents at sunset. This has evolved into social gatherings lasting well into the evenings with shisha being smoked in air conditioned comfort. General Manager of Al Mumtaz Tents said a clear picture of demand will emerge later. Shakhil Ahmed said “Last year we had to turn down many customers because all the available inventory was booked and our staff was fully occupied.”
The world’s largest library, it is housed in three different buildings and contains around 120 million items, including 22 million books, in addition to manuscripts, maps, photographs, films and prints. The first map to include the word ‘America’ and Thomas Jefferson’s personal collection are also housed here. The visitors center in the Jefferson building shows a brief film and there are guided...
This mount is an important cite for Buddhists since the Golden Chedi that sits atop it houses a relic from the subcontinent gifted to King Rama IV by the British. The view is lovely and Bangkok's rooftops as well as the Rattanakosin Island are visible from it. Tourists visiting in the month of October/ November should not miss the festival that occurs here annually when the temple is wr...
Address: Segunda sección del Bosque de Chapultepec Mexico City,11800 As the name suggests, contains exhibits displaying the natural history and the evolution of the Earth and its living species, containing some really good specimens of animals and plant life. ...
The Golden Bell Theatre is a heritage building located on Silver Street, one of the oldest streets in Hanoi. The theatre has the Vietnamese revolution closely interwoven into its history. During the revolution it served as the headquarters of the Hanoi Guards. In 1947, freedom fighters pledged their allegiance to the revolution from its steps. Often overlooked by hurried tourists, it remains a sym...