As Eid-ul-Fitr is just around the-corner, shopping has gained momentum in provincial capital Peshawar amid huge supply of consumer goods and buying spree among the people.
With only week left for the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the bigger religious festivals of the Muslims, huge rush was seen at different installs of jewelry, bangles, henna set up in city bazaars amid supply of consumers goods in market.
Armed policemen deputed to ensure hassle-free shopping in all city’s bazaars, markets and shopping centres. Throughout the city, stalls have sprung up, selling cosmetics, earrings, clothes, bangles and mehndi. Most the bazaars have been decorated with festive lights. On the other hand, owners of shoe stores, children garments shops, boutiques and other readymade garments have increased prices and are overcharging the consumers.
All the city markets are seen busy now to sell their commodities to the shoppers. The costumers’ spree is likely to continue till the last day of the holy Ramazan. With the rise of numbers of buyers, traffic jam in the city’s busy market places, roadside makeshift markets and intersections, particularly in front of shopping centres have become acute.
