Hyderabad, Feb. 24 -- With only a few days left for Ramzan, Hyderabad residents started purchasing dates as many stock them before the beginning of the holy month.

Although the market in the city is flooded with dates from various countries across the globe, the highest demand was seen for those from Iraq and Iran.

Rates of dates remain stable ahead of Ramzan in Hyderabad

Usually, when demand increases, the rates also increase. However, due to the sufficient supply of dates, the rates in the city remain stable.

Speaking to Siasat.com, a trader of dates whose shop is located in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad, said that dates from Iraq and Iran are in high demand.

Although dates from Saudi Arabia are also available in the markets of Hyderabad,...