Hyderabad’s Charminar market flooded with Eid shoppers
Hyderabad: Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the markets in the Old City of Hyderabad, particularly the famous Charminar market, are witnessing a surge in shoppers.
With only a few days left until the festival, many people are visiting Charminar to complete their shopping.
The markets in the city are experiencing a surge in rush after Iftar, as many people are avoiding shopping during the day due to the rise in temperatures.
Apart from shopping malls, the food stalls, eateries, and restaurants near Charminar are also witnessing an increase in visitors.
As the Charminar market is renowned, people not only from Hyderabad but also from neighboring districts visit to complete their Eid shopping.
Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The celebrations begin after offering namaz at mosques and Eidgahs.
Based on the sighting of the crescent moon, Eid-ul-Fitr in Hyderabad and other parts of India will be celebrated either on March 20 or 21.
If the crescent moon is sighted on March 19, Eid will be celebrated on March 20, otherwise, it will be on March 21.
On March 19, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the Moon sighting committee, will convene its monthly meeting to determine the date of Eid ul Fitr.
This post was last modified on March 15, 2026 9:01 am