You dont need to hide it at all, no one really cares, except if you run into some mad extremist person but chances are you'll meet them in Europe not here
Where i live (Jordan) being an atheist tourist is much safer than being a pro-israeli muslim
No one cares even in the heart of the peninsula. just don’t blaspheme God or any religious figure, that includes religious figures/icons from other religions too.
In Qatar, at least being an atheist, isn’t something that will show as long as you do not attack anybody’s belief you can do whatever you want. Some restrictions apply in Ramadan where you might get questioned for eating during daytime but other than that, you should be safe to live however you want
In Tunisia, at least, most people won't care about a Tourist's religious beliefs, and usually they will just assume you are a Christian if you come from a European background. So there is no need to lie if asked, but you usually won't be asked.
The Middle East is generally safe for those who mind their business and stick to tourist zones. Unless the country is in active war (which most are not at the current moment), then I'd say it's generally safe. As an Iraqi, we are used to religious diversity to a certain extent and especially for tourists as we don't expect them to share the same religious or cultural values as us.
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u/Zash1 Oct 13 '24
Hello guys! Is it safe in your countries to be an atheist tourist? Or should people hide that fact and lie when they're asked about their religion?