Markets abuzz with Eid shoppers

Cosmetics, henna, bangles the most sought after items

SARGODHA:

People throng markets as Eidul Fitr approaches. The stalls of cosmetics, henna and bangles, the most sought after items for Eid, have been set up in busy markets with the shopping in full swing.

Due to high temperatures during the day, most citizens, especially women, go to shopping malls and markets after evening prayers.

A festive environment is witnessed in shopping areas of Kutchery Bazaar, Gol Chowk, Faisal Bazaar, Urdu Bazaar, Bangle Market, Satellite Town Chowk and other markets of the city.

Similarly the College Road witnessed a huge rush of people, especially women and children, eager to complete their shopping before Eid. Vendors have set up various stalls of bangles, jewellery, henna and other stuff in the main markets of the city to attract the customers. Different fashion brands and boutiques have displayed an exquisite variety of fabrics offering wide price ranges according to the affordability of the customers.

The shopping frenzy has reached its peak with only a few days left before the Eid. People are also busy in buying food items like vermecilli, meat and other eatables for Eid. "We are doing good business this year," Shoukat, a shopkeeper at Urdu Bazaar, said. He observed that more people have come out to shop this year compared to last Eid.

Myra, a young girl said, "I bought my Eid dress and shoes and will go for the rest of the things including bangles, jewellery and henna on the night before Eid with my friends.” She said most of the shops have displayed new Eid collections of dresses, shoes, hand bags and other items.

The shopkeepers and their helpers stay busy till late night in managing the customers, showing them goods and bargaining with them.

Children and women appear enthusiastic in choosing new and unique clothes to wear on the occasion of Eid. The rush of customers at the shopping centres starts from evening and continues till closing of the shops before dawn.

On the other hand, there are many who have confined themselves to window shopping only and some appear unhappy with the price hike.

With the rise in number of buyers, traffic jam in the city's busy market places and intersections, particularly in front of shopping centres, has become a routine. Meanwhile, a spokesman of district police said that police had made strict security arrangements for Eidul Fitr in the city.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 8^th, 2024.