In Syria, the holy month of Ramadan has begun, marking the first Ramadan since the fall of the Assad family rule. As observant Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, there have been changes in public behavior and regulations.
While some restaurants and coffee shops in Syria were closed during the day as per the interim Ministry of Religious Endowments' call, others remained open with precautions such as closed windows to conceal patrons. Violating the fasting rules in public could lead to up to three months in jail, although no official government order has been issued.
