In Israel, religious practice is highly visible in public life, so travelers should dress modestly and behave respectfully at holy sites, especially on
Shabbat and during major Jewish holidays when transport, shops, and some services may be reduced or closed. The country is religiously diverse, so you may also encounter Muslim, Christian,
Druze, and ultra-Orthodox communities with different expectations, and it is polite to follow posted rules for gender separation, head covering, or photography at synagogues, mosques, and churches.