The capital’s markets wear festive look in the last week of Ramazan. PHOTO: EXPRESS
A number of shopping stores in the market were decked up with clothes, delicacies, decoration item and other essential articles.
People could be seen for Eid shopping in different markets of the federal capital including, Aabpara, Super, Jinnah Supper and G-9 Markaz and mega shopping malls.
“Although prices were high but we could not miss this moment and want to enjoy the festival at full,” said Farwa Hassan a shopper at G-9 Markaz. “We should celebrate this religious event with full zeal and spirit as Eid-ul-Fitr marks culmination of holy Ramazan with bliss and delight,” she added.
Sadia Tariq a house wife standing at mehndi stall said: “A lot of women like to get henna done during Eid as it makes them feel fresh and beautiful. The charges were also nominal as compared to those in beauty parlours,” she added.
Ahmed, a shopper at Aabpara Market said, at this auspicious occasion people should remember their loved ones besides dressing up in their best also wish for peace and prosperity for everyone.
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“I visit the graveyard to pray for the departed souls of my parents before I leave for my home after Eid prayer at mosque,” he added.
Babar Ali a customer at Super Market said, with the start of Ramazan many garment outlets across the country have displayed unique styles of shalwar suits with embroidery and kurta clothes to attract their buyers.
Eid is around the corner and the first choice of Pakistani men is Shalwar Kameez being it the symbol of tradition and culture, he said.
The variety of shalwar suits and kurta with shalwar or pyjama with unique designs are attracting men customers ahead of Eidul Fitr.
According to local brand shops, not only Pakistani but even the foreigners are so fascinated by this attire that they end up buying it.
“All brands are witnessing a happy Ramazan as sales have increased,” said managing director of famous Brand retailer. “Our shalwar kameez for men has a unique appeal and a hint of modernity and tradition amalgamated into it which makes any man adorning it,” he claimed.
Many fabric sellers of gents shalwar kameez have entered the business of readymade suits, said a retailer, adding, the number of buyers has doubled as compared to the last year.
A customer Hadi Suleman said, with the start of Ramazan many garment outlets across the country have displayed unique styles of shalwar suits with embroidery and kurta clothes to attract their buyers.
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The Eidul Fitr celebration starts from early morning, everyone from the community visits their relatives, greets each other and serves delicious food. Meanwhile an Eid Mid-Night Bazaar would be held here by tomorrow at Jugno Farms near Expressway Islamabad featuring shopping, mehndi, jewelry, kids areas, food and Eid Bazaar.
“Mid-Night Bazaar would provide an opportunity for everyone to find whatever they need under one roof”, said the organizer of the event, adding, “we have fun-filled activities for everyone, so come join us with your friends and family”.
The organiser of the Eid Mid-Night Bazaar expressed hope that a large number of people would visit the premises of the special bazaar.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 2nd, 2019.
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