Srinagar, March 29 -- Markets across Kashmir were abuzz with activity on Saturday, ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, which will be celebrated on Monday provided that the moon is sighted on Sunday evening.

As the festival closes in, businesses and shopkeepers have started offering special discounts and setting up stalls to woo the locals. However, local businesspersons claim there has been a slump in overall sales despite the surge over the past two weeks.

Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated after a month of fasting in Ramzan.

According to local shopkeepers, there has been a surge in sales of groceries, kitchenware, ready-made items, cosmetics and bakery items.

Arshad Ahmad, a prominent business owner, said Eid is a time when people love to spend money. "Ka...