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Markets

People rush to markets for Eid preparation

Published August 9, 2012 Updated August 9, 2012 10:26am

eid shoping 400HYDERABAD: Eid shopping is gaining momentum as great rush of people are being witnessed in all markets and bazaars of Hyderabad.

Nowadays, the children and women are more enthusiastic in choosing new and unique design clothes to wear on the occasion of Eidul Fitr.

After iftar, bazaars and markets get crowded with people, especially women and children, to buy clothes and accessories for Eid ul Fitr.

The customers start thronging shopping centres in the evening said a shopkeeper in Rasham Bazar. The government employees have also jumped into the arena as they have received their salaries and the shopping frenzy has started touching its peak.

With the rise in number of buyers, traffic jam in the town's busy market places and intersections, particularly in front of shopping centres including Rasham Bazar, Cant Bazar market, Latifabad Market and other areas has become a routine.

The people belonging to all age groups including women and children are seen busy in Eid shopping. The Eid shopping will continue till the 'Chand Raat'. Nowadays, the main focus of the citizens is on the purchase of the clothes, footwears and many other items for the festival.

Salma a housewife said that prices of different varieties of clothes have registered a sharp rise although the shops are almost full of a variety of garments.

Customers claimed that the prices of dress materials particularly for women and children have sharply increased.

Irfan Ali a buyer said that everyone tries to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals after Ramazan with zeal and fervor and maximum arrangements are made in this regard.

He also said Eid festival coming nearer, they are purchasing best items and gifts for themselves or for family members, friends, and relatives.

The shopkeepers expressed that it is the best time to make money. They are optimist as the number of shoppers is increasing day by day.

Meanwhile, police claimed to have made foolproof security arrangements for the protection of the people at various shopping centres, markets and public places.

To ensure security of women and children lady police have also been deployed in various busy shopping malls at Saddar Bazaar, Rasham Bazarand other busy markets of the city.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2012

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