Back in the late 14th century, towards the end of it, the reigning Emir built a facility called a caravanserai, basically a place of rest, relaxation, and entertainment. Essentially a wayfarers in, for rest upon long journeys or just a place to get away from things for a while. At the time in 1382, much of the area had been destroyed by the black death, and as such when the city was being repaired by the ruler, the Khan was built and formed into use.

As given by its name and being a major district for shopping there exists an innumerable amount of personal small shops and large facilities throughout the center. Coffee is a major beverage of enjoyment so you will not lack for that when there are many varieties of coffee houses present here as well. Many of these are small and traditional, offering Turkish coffee blends and brews, as well as offering the Shisha, the famed 3 stemmed hookahs, for smoking your smoke of choice; typically a blended tobacco purchased from another vendor.

As is with many of the largest shopping districts, everything is typically accessible with as little travel as possible. You cannot only get everything you want here, but get TO everywhere you need. After recreation and other festivities, a journey over to the local Mosque, Al-Hussein. It is inside Khan itself, and there is a university and its Mosque as well very close by. As can be seen, everything is literally at your fingertips in Khan el-Khalili.

The most evident and visual event of the month is the institution and practice of fasting. Every day the Muslim would wake, and take their predawn meal, known as the Sahur. The fajr prayer is then performed, the first prayer of the day before the sun rises. They must do this before the first call to prayer for the day. The entire day is spent fasting until teh 4th call for prayer in the evening, known as Maghrib. Each evening the Muslim is allowed to eat and drink as they please, until the next morning starts over with the fajir. The act of sacrifice with fasting during the day brings ones mind into a purified state, and is meant to draw one closer to Allah, and direct ones path in the appropriate manner. Properly observing the stated fast is meant to deliver ones heart and soul a level of peaceful calm.

Prayer, and Reading of the Holy Quran are a mainstay of Ramadan as well. While urged to read the entire holy book, some go with the Tarawih, the daily reading of portions of the Quran at the Mosque one would go to. If one does not have a mosque they attend, self done readings of a section a day are also appropriate and allowed. Many countries, states, and municipalities with large Muslim populations or in the countries themselves will shutdown and close the markets during part of the days fast, during Ramadan. The markets also often stay open later in the evening on those days as well.

Prayer, and fasting. Reading the Quran; These things are integral to the Muslim. If you are in an area where many of them are, its a sight to behold. If you yourself are Muslim, Ramadan is the time to reconnect and further dedicate yourself to Allah.