Eid shopping and chand raat in Pakistan

The law enforcement agencies have adopted strict security arrangements in and around the markets.
Published June 25, 2017

Eid shopping is on the peak with heavy rush being witnessed in the city main markets. Jubilant young girls, women and youth are rushing to markets for buying Eid-related items.

Colourful Eid stalls have been set up at various markets offering different kinds of cosmetics, ear-rings, gleaming bangles, embroidered clothes, jewellery and colourful dresses.

The people belonging to all age groups including women and children are busy in Eid shopping, celebrating the much awaited 'chand raat'.

The law enforcement agencies have adopted strict security arrangements in and around the markets across the country.

A girl displays her hands that are decorated with traditional henna in preparation for the Eid. —AP
A girl displays her hands that are decorated with traditional henna in preparation for the Eid. —AP

A person greets his relative who completed the 10- day aitekaf at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. —APP
A person greets his relative who completed the 10- day aitekaf at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. —APP

Women busy in Eid shopping a local market in Lahore. —APP
Women busy in Eid shopping a local market in Lahore. —APP

Girls are seen applying traditional henna designs on fellow girls at a market in Karachi. —APP
Girls are seen applying traditional henna designs on fellow girls at a market in Karachi. —APP

Girls are busy in shopping as they prepare for Eid in Karachi. —PPI
Girls are busy in shopping as they prepare for Eid in Karachi. —PPI

A beautician decorates a customer with traditional henna. —AP
A beautician decorates a customer with traditional henna. —AP