Bustling bazaars beckon Eid shoppers
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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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Jul 26, 2014 06:03pm
Eid has become a commercial event like any other religious event and that is something to consider.
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Jul 26, 2014 10:52pm
Happy Eid-ul-Fitr festivities.
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Jul 26, 2014 11:24pm
Don't forget Agha...that street kid in the video....................please.
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Jul 30, 2014 02:14pm
I don't understand one thing . Why these women prefer to buy these beautiful clothes when they know they will wear burka while going out ? Just asked out of curiosity and request you not find any kind of racist angle out of that .
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Aug 01, 2014 11:24am
@Gala Brian, Because these women will take their Burqa off when at home with their families and friends.
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Aug 01, 2014 11:26am
@Gala Brian, They wear it in home and family events and gatherings.
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Aug 01, 2014 11:29am
@Ganga Din, Eid has always been a commercial event and there is nothing wrong with it. When you are supposed to celebrate something, it's rather difficult to do it without spending money.
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