Run to the sun….

[CaptainPaul]

Hector's in The Sahara lol

 

[CaptainPaul]

And Specially for Just smiffy

 

[Phill D]

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If that tongue got any longer it would be dragging in the sand

 

[CaptainPaul]

He's always like that lol but a good bowl of water soon sorts that out

 

[EuroTrotters]

New arrivals this morning….

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Im not kidding, they used to herd them down our street

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[Just smiffy]

Went and did a bit of a stock up today in readiness for Ramadan

Back to the free park up because the beach restaurants do some good food and I want to go to one tomorrow for a couscous royal…. and went to see the sunset again and the surfers…

Lots of youngsters here, waiting for the perfect wave…

 

[Just smiffy]

 

[billym]

 

[bobnick]

Ramadam starts when they sight the new moon and around 9 or 10 days earlier each year.

 

[billym]

Ramadam starts when they sight the new moon and around 9 or 10 days earlier each year.

Yes but the Ramadan clock in Morocco goes back ( this year )an hour on Sunday 23 Feb 2025 at 3am regardless

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[bobnick]

Yes but the Ramadan clock in Morocco goes back ( this year )an hour on Sunday 23 Feb 2025 at 3am regardless

So the moon will have been sighted well before 3am, amd Ramadan called accordingly.

 

[billym]

So the moon will have been sighted well before 3am, amd Ramadan called accordingly.

No.

This copy paste explains what happens in Morocco since 2018.( The link doesn't work)

As Ramadan approaches, Morocco is once again adjusting its clocks. On the night of Saturday, February 22, to Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 3:00 AM, citizens will need to set their clocks back by one hour, temporarily returning to GMT. This change aligns with Decree 2.18.855, issued on October 26, 2018, and has become an annual practice to ease the transition into the fasting schedule.

The announcement was made by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform in an official statement. The goal of this time adjustment is to help Moroccans better adapt to the daily rhythm of Ramadan, a practice that has been implemented for several years.

Once the holy month comes to an end, daylight saving time (GMT+1) will be reinstated. The switch will take place on the night of Saturday, April 5, to Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 2:00 AM, when clocks will be moved forward by one hour.

Despite being an expected change, the time shift sparks debate every year, particularly regarding its effects on productivity, health, and biological rhythms. While some appreciate the adaptation to Ramadan, others see it as an unnecessary disruption to daily life.

Regardless of the differing opinions, Moroccans will once again need to adjust their clocks and routines—an annual ritual that has now become part of the country’s official calendar.

 

[bobnick]

Blimey, how to complicate a thousands of years old tradition.
40+Ramadans in the Mid East i have lived through and it was always a given party of Mullas sitting to watch the moon, if it appears Ramadan is called starting at mid night then 29 days to small Eid.
But, as you say and as i read always someone wants to complicate a tradition.
Interesting though. And as you say, Morocco.
Also it was about 10/12 years ago when i sat and worked through one in a Muslim country.

 

[billym]

Blimey, how to complicate a thousands of years old tradition.
40+Ramadans in the Mid East i have lived through and it was always a given party of Mullas sitting to watch the moon, if it appears Ramadan is called starting at mid night then 29 days to small Eid.
But, as you say and as i read always someone wants to complicate a tradition.
Interesting though. And as you say, Morocco.
Also it was about 10/12 years ago when i sat and worked through one in a Muslim country.

I'm not sure you are getting it .
It's not Ramadan that starts on Sunday, just the clock change in preparation of the traditional start of Ramadan in Morocco

 

[billym]

Anyway. The sun is shining and all is good.

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[bobnick]

I'm not sure you are getting it .
It's not Ramadan that starts on Sunday, just the clock change in preparation of the traditional start of Ramadan in Morocco

Ok, getting carried away with myself. Not studying properly.

 

[CaptainPaul]

Nice view out the van window this morning

 

[Just smiffy]

Seeing as were are doing views this morning…

 

[billym]

Seeing as were are doing views this morning…

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We've got cows.

 

[CaptainPaul]

Hector's loving playing in the world's biggest sand pit

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[CaptainPaul]

Seeing as were are doing views this morning…

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Looking forward to your dinner pics tonight Just smiffy

 

[Just smiffy]

Our view for today’s food offerings…

 

[Just smiffy]

Well….

The food was good but it was let down by the service…

Two lads that hadn’t a clue what was going on despite the woman chef having a go at them..

Cintia never got her drink and the fries never arrived with her fish, there were a few despondent customers…

 

[Just smiffy]

But to make up for it…

Another cafe…

 

[CaptainPaul]

Well….

The food was good but it was let down by the service…

Two lads that hadn’t a clue what was going on despite the woman chef having a go at them..

Cintia never got her drink and the fries never arrived with her fish, there were a few despondent customers…

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What was your couscous royale like?
We're making a vegetable tagine tonight

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[alex n]

But to make up for it…

Another cafe…

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That looks better