As the Eid festival is coming nearer, shopping ahead of the festivity has picked up in the capital Dhaka. Shoppers in large numbers are thronging busy markets and shopping malls of the city to purchase required items for Eid-ul-Fitr. Great rush of people is being witnessed in the markets, where shoppers are checking out the latest in designs and gift items. Traders who are gearing up for the year's biggest shopping time say sales have peaked at both retail and wholesale points.
Everyone try to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals celebrated after Ramadan, with zeal and fervour and maximum arrangements are made in this regard. In a bid to add colour to the joyous occasion, eager shoppers are trying to purchase best items and gifts either for themselves or for their family members, friend and relatives. For the traders, it is best time to make money. They are very optimistic as the shoppers' presence is increasing day by day and reaches on its peak on ‘Chand Raat’.
The shoppers are seen very busy with buying clothes, foot wears and other items at various range of price for their family members. Some people were found a little bit disappointed with the price hike as they could not purchase items of their choice due to financial constraints and limited budget. Meanwhile, roadside shops and other floating markets are also found packed with potential shoppers, especially those on low incomes.
People in the lower-income brackets throng makeshift shops on footpaths near New Market, Farmgate and Motijheel areas. Besides, there are some temporary shops across the city on pavements.
