DO’S and DON’TS
Do not forget that you are in a country with its own special customs. Visits to mosques will require your discretion and conformity to local habits. You will remove your shoes on entry, some will provide you with slippers for this purpose.
In SyriaIf you are a woman, you will have to be decently clad. Some will also provide you with an Abaya . In Greek orthodox churches do not try to cross the door of the iconostase, and respect the usual rules in such holy places. Learn some polite greetings in Arabic, if only to say hello-peace (salaam) or happiness (khair) or to wish a good morning (sabah El khair ) or good evening (massa El khair) according to the time of day.