The Month of Ramadan in Egypt in the Islamic Era

Alexandria University Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Guidance Department

Dear Sir, madam,

It is a great pleasure sharing your opinion about this questionnaire which is a vital part of a scientific research of the PhD degree, entitled "The Month of Ramadan in Egypt in the Islamic Era" that aims to address the significant customs and traditions which influence the tourist decision to come back to Egypt especially in Ramadan.

Your cooperation in completing this questionnaire will be highly appreciated, all what you are going to do is to share your level of agree according to your experience as following in the chart.

Best Regards, Researcher

Basma Mohamed Saleh

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1.It is my first visit to Egypt during Ramadan. 2.I previously came to Egypt during Ramadan. 3.Ramadan is my primary reason to come to Egypt. 4.Customs and traditions of Ramadan encouraged me to visit Egypt. 5.Trip reduced cost is my based reason to spend Ramadan in Egypt. 6.Advertising is the significant boost that let me come to Egypt in Ramadan. 7.Egypt is a single destination chosen for Ramadan. 8.Ramadan is an event offers to learn more about culture. 9.I knew about Ramadan from the media. 10.The tour guide told me about Ramadan. 11.I came to Egypt in Ramadan because it's a unique event. 12.I do not know what "Fanoos Ramadan" Ramadan's lantern is. 13.The tour guide told me about "Fanoos Ramadan". 14.I read about "Fanoos Ramadan" before I come to Egypt. 15.The creation and hanging of "Fanoos Ramadan" is a great and unique symbol of Egyptian tradition. 16.The existence of street decorations and "Fanoos Ramadan" urged me to know more about its history. 17.I like the sparkling lights of "Fanoos Ramadan". 18."Fanoos Ramadan" is my greatest learning value to know about Ramadan's customs and traditions. 19.I encourage Egyptian "Fanoos Ramadan" to go on across my home country. 20.I am keen to have "Fanoos Ramadan" before travelling. 21.I do not know what a tanoura show is. 22.It is my first time to attend tanoura show.

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23.I knew about tanoura before I come to Egypt. 24.I attended one of the shows and I liked it. 25.Attending tanoura show has urged me to know more about Ramadan's customs and traditions. 26.Tanoura show is a kind of spiritual entertainment that could encourage me to come back in Ramadan.
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27.It is my first time to try local traditional Egyptian food. 28.Ramadan's food is unique and delicious. 29.It is a great experience to eat Ramadan's traditional food. 30.The quality of Ramadan's food has been extensively reached. 31.Hygiene can be easily recognized in Ramadan's food. 32.Egyptian cuisine during Ramadan is a variation from the usual food cuisine. 33.Eating Ramadan's oriental food and desserts encouraging me to plan a second visit to Egypt in Ramadan. 34.Ramadan's traditional food could be sold through opening a bazar. 35.Food bazar is important to improve Egypt as a food destination. 36.I could select a recipe to make it home and to share with family and friends. 37.I like the idea of breaking fast tables for all people in the streets. 38.The tour guide told me about breaking fast tables. 39.These tables can create an opportunity to understand deeper food culture related to Ramadan. 40.These tables create a chance to interact and socialize with local people. 41.I like to have my food with the Egyptian fasting people but in public restaurants / tents instead of the streets. 42.Working hours in Ramadan are properly observed. 43.Store operating hours should be shifted. 44.Service quality provided in Ramadan was excellent. 45.Prices in Ramadan are variable. 46.Ease of transportation in Ramadan is excellent. 47.I do not want to come in Ramadan again to avoid repeating visit.

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48.I will travel to a new place with similar activities in Ramadan. 49.I will join one person or group to come again in Ramadan. 50.It is hard to observe Ramadan celebrations away from my country. 51.I am very likely to recommend coming in Ramadan to a friend or colleague.
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Strongly disagree

52.Ritual is the significant reason that marks my next arrival in Ramadan. 53.I would like to be notified about customs and traditions of Ramadan before coming. 54.I prefer to know about Ramadan from the website because of ease of navigation. 55.Brochures enhance advertising for Ramadan in Egypt. 56.E-mail is the best type of communication channel I prefer to know about Ramadan from. 57."Fanoos Ramadan" is a target to draw new visitors to Egypt. 58.Advertising the idea of making "Fanoos Ramadan" through a workshop is an effective tool to promote for Ramadan. 59.Adding workshops about "Fanoos Ramadan" and learning tanoura dance will enrich my tour to Egypt in Ramadan.

Demographics:
Gender Age Nationality Occupation Marital status Education level
Single Married (no children) High school Married with children Bachelor degree Widow/ widower Master Divorced PhD Others Male Female

Less than high school

Thank you for your time.

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