Eid Al-Fitr Preparations in Full Swing in Jeddah
As Eid Al-Fitr approaches, the bustling city of Jeddah is alive with activity as tailoring shops, chocolate stores, and barber shops see a surge in customers preparing for the upcoming celebrations.
Thobe Market in Al-Baghdadia
Jeddah’s traditional marketplace for thobe is located in Al-Baghdadia, where vendors and tailors are working tirelessly to meet the high demand for custom-made clothing.
Men and children flock to tailor shops to get new thobes, with some shops already reaching their maximum order capacity. To accommodate the demand, shops are extending working hours and increasing the number of tailors on shifts.
Shopping Frenzy Before Eid
Shoppers are flocking to stores to buy new clothes, gifts, chocolates, and other items in preparation for the festive season. Despite higher prices in popular areas like Al-Tahlia, customers are determined to get the perfect Eid outfit.
Booming Business Beyond Thobes
Apart from thobes, chocolate, and barber shops, the market for leather sandals and perfumes is also thriving. Barber shops are seeing a significant increase in customers and are extending working hours to meet the demand.
Barbershop owners have raised service charges to manage the rush of customers and are taking advanced bookings. Despite the price hikes, customers continue to flock to get groomed for Eid.
Sweet Treats for the Festivities
Sweet shop vendors are prepared for the high demand during Eid, with customers stocking up on traditional sweets and chocolates. The manager of a shop in Al-Rawdah district mentioned that the demand for sweets peaks in the last days of Ramadan.
Customers like Munira Al-Harbi are visiting sweet shops to buy chocolates, a tradition during Eid celebrations. She emphasized the importance of presenting chocolate to visitors during Eid.
Barbershop Rush for Eid Looks
Barbershops across the Kingdom are busy with customers eager to look their best for Eid Al-Fitr. With increased service charges and advanced bookings, barbershops are ensuring they can accommodate the high demand.
Customers like Walid Turkistani and Abdullah Ba Othman consider a visit to the barbershop essential for their Eid preparations, just as important as buying new clothes. Despite the increased prices, customers are willing to pay for the perfect Eid look.