New Delhi, March 30 -- As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, preparations are in full swing across the country, with markets in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Patna bustling with activity. Shoppers are busy purchasing a variety of goods, including clothes, dry fruits, perfumes, and traditional sweets to celebrate the festival.

On the last day of Ramadan, markets are busy with shoppers making their purchases. Women are shopping for burqas and salwar suits, while men are purchasing kurtas and pyjamas. After the evening namaz on the last day of Ramadan, markets remain open late into the night. Crowds are gathering at the markets set up at city squares and intersections.

In Kolkata, the markets near Zakaria Street, adjacent to the Nakhoda Mosque, are packed ...