On Fridays, the predominantly Muslim areas such as East Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank close all day. Sundays are the official closing days of Christian owned businesses which are concentrated mainly in Jerusalem’s Old City, Bethlehem and Ramallah areas. On Shabbat (Saturday), all Israeli shops, offices and places of entertainment close down. Shabat starts at sundown on Friday and ends at sundown on Saturday. Standard shopping hours are Monday to Thursday 8a.m. – 1pm and 4pm – 7pm or later.