Festive spirit ignites markets as eid celebrations draw near

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Mar, 2026) Eid festivities are picking up momentum, with women collecting freshly stitched clothes from tailors while shops selling bangles and jewelry light up after the iftar rush, creating a lively market atmosphere that reflects the growing excitement and anticipation ahead of the celebrations.

Shopkeepers said the rush has intensified over the past few days, with families visiting markets in large numbers to complete their Eid preparations.

From vibrant bangles and sparkling jewelry to freshly stitched clothes, every shop is witnessing a surge of customers eager to celebrate the festival in style, creating a lively and colorful atmosphere across the city, said media reports with various news channels.

Women citizens commented that they waited for the last minute to collect our stitched dresses and now the excitement is real seeing everything ready for Eid.

“It is always hectic at this time, but picking up my dress today makes the celebration feel complete,” said a lady in G-9 market .

“I love coming to the market after iftar; everything is so lively and the shops are beautifully decorated for Eid,” said a women in Rawalpindi.

“Collecting my stitched clothes at the last moment is stressful, but it is also part of the Eid tradition,” said another young girl.

“The rush is huge, but seeing everyone so excited makes the shopping fun and festive”, she added.

According to tailors, they are working round the clock to ensure all stitched dresses to be ready in time for Eid, as the last-minute rush keeps increasing each day.

Meanwhile, bangles and jewelry shops are ablaze with lights and activity, with customers flocking in after iftar to complete their festive shopping, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere that captures the true spirit of Eid.