I come from the biggest muslim country in the world and everything just the opposite of here... all of these down to the government really.

Yes the positive way:
- I am saving a fortune by starbuck-less for a month
- I have more time quality with my car Itraffic that is).
- hubby only working from 7-12 during ramadhan
- and i have to try harder to experiment in the kitchen (eat out alot and hate cooking).