Eid shopping persisted in Kashmir on Thursday despite heavy rain and cold weather. People were out buying bakery items, groceries, meat, and other essentials for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival, braving the inclement weather. Makeshift bakery stalls have emerged in both old and uptown Srinagar, with buyers negotiating prices with sellers amidst heavy snowfall in the mountains, bringing a chill to the Valley.
Long queues were observed in Srinagar and other district headquarters as people lined up to purchase LPG cylinders. While authorities cautioned LPG sellers against creating artificial shortages, consumers complained of harassment by some outlets due to alleged supply issues. With households in J&K relying on LPG for cooking, ensuring an adequate supply for Eid festivities became a key concern.
Petrol and diesel outlets were reported to be providing fuel to vehicle owners without restrictions. Market checking squads were deployed by the administration to monitor essential prices, although the urgency of Eid shopping seemed to overshadow concerns about costs, as shoppers focused on procuring goods for the festival.
Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, involves Eid prayers as an expression of gratitude and joy after successfully completing the fasting month. The celebration date in J&K will depend on the moon sighting, with Eid expected to be observed either tomorrow or the following day.
