Muslims in and around Cape Town are waiting with baited breath for the outcome of the annual moon sighting to determine whether Eid-ul-Fitr will be marked on Sunday. However with thousands of Muslims doing last minute Eid preparations, consumers might find themselves surrounded by crowded shops and in heavier traffic.
VOC News took to the streets to chat to shoppers to find out what the mood is like with the possibility of Eid just a few hours away. “I am quite sad that we ending the month of Ramadan as this month really went by so fast. However on the other hand, I am also excited that we will be celebrating Eid tomorrow with family and friends. I must say that running around all day is quite tiring, but I hope to accomplish all my items on my list before tonight,” said 32 year old Nurjiehaan Jacobs from Salt River.
Jacobs said that with many shops in and around her area dropping their food prices during this period, she is now able to afford more than what she expected. “Alhamdulillah I am so glad that I can afford to buy extra sweets and other items as many shops threw out huge sales on food items. My husband is the only one that works in the house and if I look at my kids, they always look out for something nice on the tables for Eid, like any child would.”
Sumaya Van Nooi, 43, from Observatory said that running around on the last minute is quite stressful, especially with loads of cake orders on her back. “Oh gosh, when I get home I still need to finish up on the kids Eid gear, and then rush to finish seven cake orders. I still need to buy the sea food mix and chicken, and once I get that out of the way, I need to finish the desserts as well. Ya Allah, this is such a stressful day for me,” she related. “I’m sure many are experiencing it at the moment. But its so typical, we as Muslims always do our last minute shopping a day before the time or on the same day,” she added.
Meanwhile, various businesses and private dress makers are finishing up with last minute orders, with customers waiting patiently. Ruqayah Martin, 42, from Mitchells Plain said that this year her orders for her silk dresses have been quite hectic. “Everything takes time and I am someone who loves putting my all in everything I do. People can’t sabr and it’s very stressful. Alhamdulillah, I will be finishing up my last few dresses today and will be ready to be delivered to customers,” she said.
“Many of them are also coming back for measurements as they either lost weight or gained weight, so I will need to do measurements again to fit it perfectly. I have a family of my own as well, so I’m glad that they understand me in times like this and I'm grateful to have daughters who can cook when I’m very busy.” With Muslim consumers scurrying to do their last bit of shopping, its all systems go for Eid. "As a mother, I don't think you're ever really ready for Eid. There's always something you've forgotten and that you really need at the last minute. At the end of the day, it all comes together anyway. There's just so much barakah in this day," said Fazeelah Davids. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
VOC News took to the streets to chat to shoppers to find out what the mood is like with the possibility of Eid just a few hours away. “I am quite sad that we ending the month of Ramadan as this month really went by so fast. However on the other hand, I am also excited that we will be celebrating Eid tomorrow with family and friends. I must say that running around all day is quite tiring, but I hope to accomplish all my items on my list before tonight,” said 32 year old Nurjiehaan Jacobs from Salt River.
Jacobs said that with many shops in and around her area dropping their food prices during this period, she is now able to afford more than what she expected. “Alhamdulillah I am so glad that I can afford to buy extra sweets and other items as many shops threw out huge sales on food items. My husband is the only one that works in the house and if I look at my kids, they always look out for something nice on the tables for Eid, like any child would.”
Sumaya Van Nooi, 43, from Observatory said that running around on the last minute is quite stressful, especially with loads of cake orders on her back. “Oh gosh, when I get home I still need to finish up on the kids Eid gear, and then rush to finish seven cake orders. I still need to buy the sea food mix and chicken, and once I get that out of the way, I need to finish the desserts as well. Ya Allah, this is such a stressful day for me,” she related. “I’m sure many are experiencing it at the moment. But its so typical, we as Muslims always do our last minute shopping a day before the time or on the same day,” she added.
Meanwhile, various businesses and private dress makers are finishing up with last minute orders, with customers waiting patiently. Ruqayah Martin, 42, from Mitchells Plain said that this year her orders for her silk dresses have been quite hectic. “Everything takes time and I am someone who loves putting my all in everything I do. People can’t sabr and it’s very stressful. Alhamdulillah, I will be finishing up my last few dresses today and will be ready to be delivered to customers,” she said.
“Many of them are also coming back for measurements as they either lost weight or gained weight, so I will need to do measurements again to fit it perfectly. I have a family of my own as well, so I’m glad that they understand me in times like this and I'm grateful to have daughters who can cook when I’m very busy.” With Muslim consumers scurrying to do their last bit of shopping, its all systems go for Eid. "As a mother, I don't think you're ever really ready for Eid. There's always something you've forgotten and that you really need at the last minute. At the end of the day, it all comes together anyway. There's just so much barakah in this day," said Fazeelah Davids. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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