Srinagar, March 2 -- As the holy month of Ramadan begins, markets across the Kashmir Valley, particularly in Srinagar, are bustling with activity. Shops and roadside carts are brimming with a variety of dates, sweets, and fruits, attracting crowds of fasting people.
Dates hold a special place in Ramadan traditions, cherished not only for their taste but also for their spiritual and health benefits. The practice of breaking fasts with dates is considered blessed.
On the first day of Ramadan, which began on Sunday, date shops and carts saw a surge in customers.
A local trader from Srinagar, involved in the date trade for years, shared that dates mainly arrive from Medina, Persia, and the Middle East. These regions supply a wide variety of ...