People shop at a local market ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Kabul, Afghanistan on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)
KABUL, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Markets are buzzing with enthusiastic shoppers to splurge money on sweets, dried fruits and accessories, among others, as the Muslim festival Eid al-Fitr is approaching in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Eid al-Fitr is a joyous occasion for Muslims around the world including Afghanistan. The festival marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayer.
People shop at a local market ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Kabul, Afghanistan on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)
People buy dried fruits and sweets at a local market ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Kabul, Afghanistan on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)
Vendors sell jewelry at a local market ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Kabul, Afghanistan on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)
People buy dried fruits and sweets at a local market ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Kabul, Afghanistan on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)
People buy cookies at a local market ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Kabul, Afghanistan on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua) ■
