Festive rush witnesses on fruits, grocery shops during Ramzan.

ISLAMABAD -- With the advent of holy month of Ramzan, a huge festive rush were witnessed in all roadside vendors, Sasta bazaars, local fruit markets and grocery stores where people were found bargaining with retailers for necessary kitchen items.

The markets were flooded with special Ramzan food items especially dates, fruits, beverages and frozen items to attract the customers, said a report aired by a private news channel.

According to citizens, due to an increase in the price of the essential commodities, they are in a dilemma over what to buy and what to forego, adding, sellers are using this month as an opportunity to multiply prices much more than before Ramzan.

The sale of juicy watermelons, melon, banana, apple and other summer related fruits have witnessed surge in sale due to rising temperatures during Ramzan despite comparatively high prices, said a citizen.

The demand of fruits high as making fruit chat in Iftar is super easy and healthy as well, said a customer.

Fruits are the healthiest thing to eat after a fast due to their high nutrition value, said a customer while purchasing watermelon from roadside vendor.

A fruit seller said that due to Ramzan the prices of...

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