Dubai: Ramadan souk, celebrating the start of the holy month, begins on Saturday – News

The annual ‘Ramadan Souq’ returns on Saturday, February 17 at Deira’s historic Old Municipality Street. Organized by Dubai Municipality, the souk is a tradition in Dubai that celebrates the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan Souq will be open until March 9, open daily from 10am to 10pm, offering various items and gadgets essential for Ramadan preparations. Shoppers will be able to find essential items for home and personal needs and there will also be special products to celebrate ‘Hag Al Laila’, as well as events, live entertainment shows and children’s activities.

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Dubai Municipality said the ‘Ramadan Souq’ is organized annually not only to support tourism and commercial activities, but also “to showcase traditional markets and safeguard the heritage and authenticity of ancient customs associated with preparations for the blessed month of Ramadan.”

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“The historic markets of Deira have significant importance as traditional shopping centres, dating back to the 19th century,” Dubai Municipality said, adding: “These markets have been restored, rehabilitated and classified according to their types.”

There is the Grand Souk in Deira, known as Al Dhalam Souq or Dark Market, famous for its diverse range of products. There’s Plates Market, which offers kitchen essentials like pots and trays. Another is the men’s fabric market and Souq Al Manazer, which sells various products.

Additionally, there is the Al-Matarih Market, dedicated to the sale of armchairs and pillows (traditionally called tikki). Other notable markets within the area include the food market, the marine tools market, the Souq Al Khilak for fabrics, the perfume market and the gold market.

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