Ahead of Eid, markets across AJK abuzz with shoppers.

MIRPUR (AJK) -- As the countdown to Eid ul Fitr is close to its conclusion, markets across Azad Jammu Kashmir, including the densely-populated Mirpur district, wore a festive look on Friday as people came out in large number at the last leg of their Eid shopping - despite the SOPs advised by the authorities to avert threat of the spread of COVID-19 in this ongoing era of the pandemic the world over.

Residents thronged the markets in major cities including the State's metropolis Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Kotli, Bhimbher, Rawalakot, Palandri, Bagh to buy groceries, clothes, shoes and edibles.

Eid-ul-Fitr which marks the end of Holy month of Ramazan is scheduled to be celebrated in AJK on May 24 or 25 , subject to the sighting of Shawaal moon.

reporter AJK correspondent reports on Friday from Mirpur, the...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT