Many low-paid parents here are worried about potential salary delays as they prepare for the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr celebrations.

Most are paid on Ramadan 20, especially government workers. They are hoping that there are no problems on payday, which would see them have to delay their Eid purchases.

In Jeddah, many shopping centers and malls have recorded a decline in sales as employees wait for their salary deposits. In anticipation of the last 10 days of Ramadan, shops have been displaying new items for sale, and offering discounts to attract more customers.

Naif Al-Sahli and Muhammad Al-Shahrani said that buying Eid items is an important event that brings joy and happiness to their family members. They said some parents and breadwinners might have to delay their purchases if they do not get their salaries on time.

Mazen Aqeeli said a detailed budget for Eid al-Fitr should be prepared before or during the month of Ramadan, particularly by parents with many children. He said parents should consider saving a certain amount of money to cover their needs in unforeseen circumstances.

Shops tend to start offering discounts and promotions at the beginning of Ramadan, with such promotions increasing and becoming more attractive in the last 10 days leading up to Eid, he said.