JEDDAH: Bab Makkah is one of the eight doors of Jeddah’s historic wall. It is in fact the eastern gate of the city. It is located in front of the Bedouin market and extends to the Haraj markets outside the wall.
The door was once used as the way for funerals going to Al-Asad Cemetery outside the walled city. Over the years, the attractiveness of Bab Makkah in the middle of Jeddah has increased.
Despite the prevalence of malls and modern markets, the historical area still sees a flow of visitors and tourists for shopping. The area contains many historic buildings such as the Shafi Mosque and the Naseef House plus many others which attract tourists.
As the holy month of Ramadan began, the market area became very active with many merchants and shoppers.
Shops selling dates are very popular with Ramadan shoppers, according to Saeed Hajaj. “Shops selling dates compete with each other to provide the largest possible quantity of dates of different types in order to meet customers’ requests.
Mohammad Sheikhi says that spices go into making many foods offered throughout the year. The demand for them, however, increases in Ramadan because they are needed to make many Ramadan dishes and meals. Indian spices are in great demand because of their high quality, their fragrance and the delicious taste they impart to food.
Sales are often slow except for the months of Shaaban and Ramadan. Most customers begin searching for the finest kinds of lanterns for lighting and decorating their homes and neighborhoods. Usually the lanterns are used until the third day of Eid Al-Fitr.
Lantern prices vary depending on the types and materials used in making them. Egyptian lanterns are the most expensive and the highest in quality due to the purity of the glass used. Colors are also added as well as drawings or Islamic inscriptions. Lanterns are also imported from China and other countries.
Nasser Abdul Rahman says that the miswak has its customers throughout the year but especially during Ramadan. It is seen as a preventive dental treatment.
The door was once used as the way for funerals going to Al-Asad Cemetery outside the walled city. Over the years, the attractiveness of Bab Makkah in the middle of Jeddah has increased.
Despite the prevalence of malls and modern markets, the historical area still sees a flow of visitors and tourists for shopping. The area contains many historic buildings such as the Shafi Mosque and the Naseef House plus many others which attract tourists.
As the holy month of Ramadan began, the market area became very active with many merchants and shoppers.
Shops selling dates are very popular with Ramadan shoppers, according to Saeed Hajaj. “Shops selling dates compete with each other to provide the largest possible quantity of dates of different types in order to meet customers’ requests.
Mohammad Sheikhi says that spices go into making many foods offered throughout the year. The demand for them, however, increases in Ramadan because they are needed to make many Ramadan dishes and meals. Indian spices are in great demand because of their high quality, their fragrance and the delicious taste they impart to food.
Sales are often slow except for the months of Shaaban and Ramadan. Most customers begin searching for the finest kinds of lanterns for lighting and decorating their homes and neighborhoods. Usually the lanterns are used until the third day of Eid Al-Fitr.
Lantern prices vary depending on the types and materials used in making them. Egyptian lanterns are the most expensive and the highest in quality due to the purity of the glass used. Colors are also added as well as drawings or Islamic inscriptions. Lanterns are also imported from China and other countries.
Nasser Abdul Rahman says that the miswak has its customers throughout the year but especially during Ramadan. It is seen as a preventive dental treatment.
