The only taboo subject for the local men are their wives. In no way they can be discussed in a large company. Any significant events in their lives should also not be disclosed. Local men protect their wives not only from prying eyes, but also from the unnecessary talks - this is the local custom. However, the children of the local people are a popular theme – the locals are ready to talk endlessly about them, because they are considered the pride of a large family, the birth of children is one of the most joyful and long-awaited events.
According to one more ancient religious custom, the locals cannot store images of people, including either photographs or paintings. This is the reason why they do not like to be photographed. If someone from the local people gets "in frame" of a photographer, he/she will certainly have to ask a permission to make a photograph. Do not forget to be very careful while selecting clothing for your trip. Women are not supposed to wear revealing and tight clothes. Tourists should not appear on the streets of the city wearing too eye catching clothes. The birthday of the Prophet Mohammed remains one of the major religious holidays. Most of the holidays are celebrated in accordance with the lunar calendar, so the dates of holidays are subject to change every year.
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