Members of the Muslim community are coming out in large numbers to purchase traditional food items for the ongoing month of Ramzan which will be observed till July 29 this year. On Friday, a large number of devotees participated in the first jumma namaz of the Ramzan month.
Thousands of members of the Muslim community participated in the special namaz held on the first Jumma of the ongoing Ramzan month at various mosques in the State capital. The devotees prayed for harmony and peace on the occasion while it started drizzling.During the month of Ramzan, those observing roza (fast) have their first meal before dawn and then fast till sunset.
Shopkeeper Naseem Ahmed said, "It's not an easy task to eat our meal early in the morning. Those who observe roza abstain from eating and drinking anything throughout the day. During sunset, around 7:20pm, the people break their fasts by eating dates along with juice, milk or water," he said.Abdul Wajid, owner of a shop near Inamullah Building selling food items consumed especially during Ramzan, said, "Dates are being sold at rates starting from Rs100 per kilogram and Feny is being sold at rates ranging from Rs80 to Rs200 per kg. It is believed that Prophet Mohammed had eaten three dates when he broke his roza.”
“Other than this, the people can break their fast with Feny, fruit chaat or fruit juice," he said. After fasting through the day, Muslim devotees enjoy a sumptuous evening meal.