Srinagar, March 25 -- Shopkeepers are reporting record sales, particularly in apparel, footwear, and traditional Kashmiri delicacies. Tailors, overwhelmed with last-minute orders, are struggling to meet the soaring demand for Eid outfits.

In the heart of Srinagar-Lal Chowk, Polo View, and Residency Road-the streets are packed with shoppers. Women and young girls can be seen bargaining at clothing stores, while children eagerly pick out new outfits and toys. Meanwhile, men crowd bakeries and confectionery shops, ensuring their homes are stocked with traditional sweets.

Bashir Ahmad, a local garment shop owner, described this year's sales as exceptional. "After years of sluggish business due to economic downturns and political uncertainty...