A guide to JB’s Ramadan bazaars: Which ones to visit, best time to go, what to look out for
Ramadan stalls generally start around 4pm, with some starting as early as 3pm, depending on the village, support trends and suppliers. Being one of the first customers may not be a wise decision because some stallholders choose to start later because the bazaar wo n’t be running at full speed.
If you’re willing to beat the crowds, the perfect moment to go is around 5pm. To fully experience the environment, brain in at 6pm. If you arrive at 7 p.m., you’ll probably find empty stalls, particularly the popular ones, that have already sold out, and where the contractors will be packing away.
The sample for the day affects whether the iftar is used, which will therefore vary from state to state, to signal the bursting of the strong for the faithful. All eating Muslims, including stallholders, did break hard at that time which means the souks will wind down after 7pm.