Srinagar, Apr 8: Markets in Kashmir were abuzz with activity on Monday as people in large numbers were out to shop for Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which will be celebrated this week to mark the culmination of the Muslim fasting month of Ramzan.
Bakeries, confectioneries, mutton and chicken outlets, readymade garments and crockery stores witnessed a heavy rush of customers as Muslims started preparing for the festival, officials said.
Some places in Kashmir even witnessed traffic snarls due to the Eid shopping rush, they said.
Traffic police personnel were deployed in strength in Srinagar and in other district headquarters to ease vehicle movement, the officials said.
An employee at a famous bakery and confectionery chain here said there was a good footfall of customers and the sales have picked up in the last couple of days.
“We still have at least a couple of days before the Eid and we hope the sales will be good,” he added.
Shopping outlets dealing in clothing, including kids wear and footwear, saw brisk sales, while roadside stalls sprung up in most parts of the city to woo the buyers.
Yawar Ahmad, a young shopper, said Eid is the time of festivities and preparations like shopping for new clothes and food items are an important part of the celebrations.
However, markets in Downtown — the interior areas of Srinagar — witnessed sluggish sales due to the ongoing construction works under the Srinagar Smart City Project.
The traders there alleged that many roads have either been dug up or blocked, rendering them immotorable for the customers, which has hit their business ahead of Eid.
Eid-ul Fitr will be celebrated either on Wednesday or Thursday depending on the sighting of the crescent on Tuesday.–(PTI)
Author Profile
-
JK News Live is a platform where you find comprehensive coverage and up-to-the-minute news, feature stories and videos across multiple platform.
Website: www.jknewslive.com
Email: [email protected]
Latest entries
KashmirDecember 7, 2024One Day Outreach cum Career Counselling Program
LatestDecember 7, 2024Inter College Cricket Tournament (Women) -2024 Organized By Hassan Khoyihami Memorial GDC Bandipora.
EducationDecember 6, 2024Will write to Centre to release funds under ISSS for pension of widows, specially-abled: Sakina Itoo
KashmirDecember 6, 2024I am deeply grateful to you all for electing me to this position. Your confidence in my leadership
JK News Live is a platform where you find comprehensive coverage and up-to-the-minute news, feature stories and videos across multiple platform.
Website: www.jknewslive.com
Email: [email protected]
