Language and rules of conduct:
Dagestan is the most multinational republic in Russia. The local population communicates mainly in Russian, and local speech can be heard in conversations among themselves. The official languages of the Republic of Dagestan are Russian and the languages of the peoples of Dagestan. Only 14 languages of Dagestan have a written language, and the rest are non-written
The majority of the population professes Islam, as a result, here, as in other republics of the North Caucasus, they do not accept defiant behavior, disrespect for elders, very open and vulgar clothes, excessive attention to others (especially women), and the manifestation of love feelings in public is condemned.
Obscene language and vulgar clothing are considered disrespectful behavior. During the Azan – the call to prayer, it is better to be silent, you can not walk across in front of the worshipper. It is worth photographing people, especially women, only by asking for permission.
The tour participant must respect the cultural and historical values, traditions and customs of the indigenous and local population of the region. The main thing is to respect local customs and laws, behave with dignity and kindness.
What to wear in Dagestan?
Women are not recommended to wear miniskirts, tight jeans, see-through things, deep cleavage, short T-shirts, tight sweatshirts. The length of the skirt should not be higher than the shin, preferably ankle-length. If you still decide to wear trousers or jeans, then you need to wear a long tunic or a shirt below the knee on top. Also, women should have a handkerchief with them, since in some establishments they may not be allowed without it.
Tips for men: do not wear shorts. It's best if you wear regular trousers or ankle-length jeans. It is also not recommended to wear sleeveless T-shirts.
Visit to the mosque:
Before entering the mosque, you must take off your shoes, you can put them in a bag and take them with you or leave them on the shelves specially provided for this purpose. To visit the mosque, you should dress appropriately. Some mosques have two entrances — one for men, the other for women. It is not surprising that men and women pray separately in the mosque. Depending on the internal architectural structure of the mosque, women are provided with a balcony for prayer or a certain place in the back of the mosque, separated from the rest of the space by a screen.
Muslims who perform ablution five times a day are very sensitive to various foreign odors!
Rules of conduct in the mosque:
A believer is always expected to behave calmly and respectfully. Loud conversation and everything that can disturb the peace of believers who have specially gathered for prayer are considered a manifestation of bad upbringing.
Following these simple rules will help you avoid trouble.
Smoking and alcohol:
Men can smoke. But when older people appear, it is better to tactfully hide a cigarette behind your back.
There are also restrictions on alcoholic beverages – you can buy them, but not everywhere. Drinking alcohol in crowded places is unacceptable.
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