Ramazan preparations in full swing

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ISLAMABAD: The citizens of the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are very happy on the arrival of holy month of Ramazan, and preparing for the month likely to start from June 7.

Activities are on the peaks for preparation of the fasting during the month. “We usually celebrate Ramadan as a month of prayers and inner joy, but this time the holy month is falling in the peak of summer season and the fasting would be around 15 hours so special arrangement would be taken to avoid heat affects,” said Fawad Khan, a resident of sector G-6.

People of the twin cities have started their preparations for Ramazan and eagerly waiting for its arrival. The passion among the youth, children and old people for fasting is worth seeing.

Asjad Shah, a student said Ramadan is a gift of Almighty Allah for the Muslims and they want to get more blessings from it, he said.

Ayesha Ali a house wife said, “We are prepared to welcome this holy month”, adding that they have many plans how to enjoy the blessings of Allah.

Although the Ramadan will be very tough in this hot season but passion of the citizens is strong than weather, she commented.

The markets are full with Ramadan items especially, dates, grocery items, beverages, frozen items etc.

Concerned authorities are finalizing arrangements for setting up “Sasta Bazars” with the starting of the month for the citizens of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

The citizens have urged the authorities concerned to keep strict check and balance on prices of daily use items during the whole month so that people can facilitated without any discrimination.