Meena Bazaar
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Meenā Bāzār or Mina Bazaar (
to sell items to raise money for charity and non-profit organizations. It also refers to a number of modern-day shopping centres and retail stores.In the Mughal era
During the Mughal era Meena Bazaars, also known as Kuhs Ruz ("Day of Joy") were exclusively held for women, while the emperor and a few princes were the only males present.[1][2]
The Bazaars took 5 to 8 days during the
Other
In
In Pakistan, the Meena Bazaars are organized by students of schools, colleges, universities, and other non-profit organizations to raise money for their activities.
In the United Arab Emirates, Meena Bazaar is the name of a well-known shopping location in Bur Dubai. Since 2000, Meena Bazaar is also becoming popular among tourists.
In Bangladesh, Meena Bazar is a well-known chain super shop.
In Birgunj, Nepal, Meena Bazar is a well-known traditional grocery market that stretches from Maisthan Temple to Ghantaghar(Clock Tower). It is the central market of Parsa District.
See also
- Arabber
- Bazaar
- Bazaari
- Hawker centre (Asia) a centre where street food is sold
- Market (place)
- Meena Bazaar (Karimabad)
- Pan Bazaar
- Peddler
- Retail
- Street vendor
- Street food
- Souk
- Wet market
References
- ^ Mukherjee, Soma (2001). p. 80.
- ISBN 0143102621. p. 70.
- ^ Mukherjee, Soma (2001). pp. 102–103.
- ^ a b "The Walled Palaces of Kaiserbagh (by Anil Mehrotra Neeta Das)". Zeno Marketing Communications. Inc. Archived from the original on 29 January 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2009.