Markets come alive in Kashmir as Eid-ul-Adha draws near

With just two days to go for Eid-ul-Adha, markets across Kashmir buzzed with activity on Thursday as shoppers thronged commercial hubs for last-minute festive purchases.

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Eid-ul-Adha, which is being celebrated on Saturday, is one of the two major Muslim festivals. It is observed by sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep or goat, and by offering congregational prayers.

Traders are expecting an uptick in business after a sluggish period. “Over the last one week, business was slow. But the rush picked up from Wednesday, and we are expecting a significant jump in sales,” said Javid Tenga, president of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). “We will be able to assess the overall business volume by Friday evening.”