Pakistani Muslims on Friday (March 28) crowded the night markets soon after ‘iftar’ (breaking of fast at sunset) in the final week of Ramadan as they geared up in preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
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00:00Pakistani Muslims on Friday crowded the night markets soon after Iftar, the breaking of
00:08fast at sunset in the final week of Ramadan as they geared up in preparation for Eid al-Fitr
00:13celebrations. Markets in the biggest city Karachi and the second largest city Lahore
00:19were bustling with activity as the holy month of Ramadan neared the end ahead of the Muslim
00:24Festival of Eid. For Pakistan, the festival will fall on either Monday or Tuesday, depending
00:31on the sighting of the moon. Shoppers browsed through glittery sandals, bangles and new
00:37clothes hoping to find special items for the festival.
00:54Although inflation has eased recently, some shoppers complained of price increases compared
00:59to regular days. Prices generally rise in Ramadan and ahead of Eid in Pakistan.
01:15Pakistan government has announced Eid al-Fitr holidays from Monday, 31st to Wednesday, April
01:211st.