Bustling bazaars beckon Eid shoppers

Published July 26, 2014
People in Peshawar buying garments in preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr.  — Photo by AP
People in Peshawar buying garments in preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr. — Photo by AP
Girls in Islamabad buying bangles in preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr. — Photo by AP
Girls in Islamabad buying bangles in preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr. — Photo by AP
Women in Karachi looking at dresses at a market preparing for Eid-ul-Fitr.  — Photo by AFP
Women in Karachi looking at dresses at a market preparing for Eid-ul-Fitr. — Photo by AFP
Women in Karachi buying dresses at a market for  Eid-ul-Fitr. — Photo by AFP
Women in Karachi buying dresses at a market for Eid-ul-Fitr. — Photo by AFP
Women in Karachi buying shoes at a market ahead of  Eid-ul-Fitr. — Photo by AFP
Women in Karachi buying shoes at a market ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. — Photo by AFP
Women in Karachi shopping for jewellery at a market in preparation for  Eid-ul-Fitr.— Photo by AFP
Women in Karachi shopping for jewellery at a market in preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr.— Photo by AFP

With Eid-ul-Fitr right around the corner, late-night shopping and Eid festivities signal the end of Ramazan.

Shopping malls and plazas are lit up with strings of fairy lights to beckon customers to colourful stalls. Bangles, henna, shalwar kameez and embroidered shoes are on display, with last-minute shoppers splurging on Eid gifts and treats.

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