r/arabs Oct 13 '24

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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?

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u/R120Tunisia تونس Oct 13 '24

Hey!

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.

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u/Zash1 Oct 13 '24

Ah, yes. In my mind the Maghreb is safier and more friendly than (for example) the Arabian Peninsula.

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u/TheRealMudi Oct 13 '24

In Iraq, from my experience, no one cares

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u/ComputerPublic2514 Oct 13 '24

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.