Srinagar, Feb 15, Feb. 16 -- As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, markets across Srinagar are experiencing a surge in commercial activity, with shoppers stocking up on essential items and festive goods. From Lal Chowk to traditional markets such as Nowhatta, Rajouri Kadal, and Maharaj Gunj, residents are purchasing dates, dry fruits, pulses, rice, sugar, cooking oil, spices, and other daily-use items in anticipation of Ramadan. Shops selling prayer essentials such as caps, tasbeehs, mats, and Islamic literature are also reporting steady demand.Dry fruit dealers noted a particularly strong increase in sales of dates, an essential item for Iftar meals. Bakery owners are preparing special Ramadan varieties of bread and confectionery, whi...