Eid shopping spree reaches to climax.

PESHAWAR -- Shopping lovers on Thursday thronged markets to complete their shopping as only few days left in Eidul Fitr celebrations with maximum rush on stalls of traditional bangles and hennas.

The distribution and exchange of bangles and henna as gifts among the girls on Eid is an old tradition of Peshawar, which are adds a unique colour to Eid celebrations.

Colourful henna and bangles stalls were setup by shopkeepers in all main markets including Deans Trade Centre, Gora Bazaar, Meena Bazaar, CT tower, Hashnagri, Firdus, Tehkal, Hayatabad and others important locations in Peshawar offering varieties of colorful bangles, cosmetics, embroidered cloths, jewellery, handbags, shoes and colourful dresses as Eid special offer.

Shopkeepers selling daily used items have setup additional stalls of bangles and henna to attract more customers charging exorbitant rates.

Malaika Khan, a girl busy in shopping at Gora Bazaar told reporter that she came here from Pabbi to buy bangles sets and henna for herself, relatives and friends. "I have bought 15 sets of bangles and henna and would use it during Eid days to look stylish.

She remarked that buying shimmering glass bangles matched with beautiful colours of her ready made dresses gave her unique look while decorated hands and feet with henna would also add to her beauty.

"This was the cheapest way of taking along friends and relatives as one can buy a full set of quality matching bangles and henna for less than Rs 250", she said.

She said, "White dress with pink shades has been...

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