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Country Guide > Africa > Comoro Islands | |
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Social Profile Food & Drink Restaurants serve good food with spiced sauces, rice-based dishes, cassava, plantain, couscous, barbecued goat meat, plentiful seafood and tropical fruits. There may be restrictions on drink within Muslim circles. Shopping Comoran products can be purchased at Moroni on Ngazidja (Grande Comore). These include gold, pearl and shell jewellery, woven cloth, embroidered skull-caps (koffia) and slippers, carved chests, panels and portes-croix (lecterns), pottery and basketry. Most items can be bought in the villages where they are made. Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0830-1200 and 1500-1830 (often shops remain open until later). Special Events Most festivals and events in Comoro are connected to Muslim celebrations, most notably Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) and Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Bastille Day (Jul 14) and Christmas Day (Dec 25) are also celebrated. Social Conventions Religious customs associated with Islam should be respected. Although Comorans are tolerant towards other cultures (for instance, alcohol is not banned and is available in hotels and restaurants), they expect moderate behaviour from non Muslim visitors, such as non consumption of alcohol in public places and modest dress in public. Tipping: Normally 10 per cent. |